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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.68, 6,206.97 and 1,672.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.68, 6,206.97 and 1,672.77 is: 2,508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.68 : 6,206.97 = 1,672.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.68/6,206.97 = 1,672.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.68x = 6,206.97 × 1,672.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.68x = 10,382,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,382,833.21/4,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.73

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