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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.70, 6,194.68 and 2,185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.70, 6,194.68 and 2,185.27 is: 3,276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.70 : 6,194.68 = 2,185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.70/6,194.68 = 2,185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.70x = 6,194.68 × 2,185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.70x = 13,537,048.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,537,048.36/4,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.39

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