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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.97, 6,190.61 and 2,181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.97, 6,190.61 and 2,181.87 is: 3,267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.97 : 6,190.61 = 2,181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.97/6,190.61 = 2,181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.97x = 6,190.61 × 2,181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.97x = 13,507,095.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,507,095.33/4,133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.34

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