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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.35, 6,187.59 and 2,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.35, 6,187.59 and 2,180.52 is: 3,265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.35 : 6,187.59 = 2,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.35/6,187.59 = 2,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.35x = 6,187.59 × 2,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.35x = 13,492,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,492,163.75/4,132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.01

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