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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.18, 6,190.98 and 2,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.18, 6,190.98 and 2,180.08 is: 3,266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.18 : 6,190.98 = 2,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.18/6,190.98 = 2,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.18x = 6,190.98 × 2,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.18x = 13,496,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,496,831.68/4,132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.27

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