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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.58, 6,195.34 and 2,882.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.58, 6,195.34 and 2,882.77 is: 4,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.58 : 6,195.34 = 2,882.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.58/6,195.34 = 2,882.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.58x = 6,195.34 × 2,882.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.58x = 17,859,740.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,859,740.29/4,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.74

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