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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.82, 6,206.22 and 1,767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.82, 6,206.22 and 1,767.93 is: 2,649.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.82 : 6,206.22 = 1,767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.82/6,206.22 = 1,767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.82x = 6,206.22 × 1,767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.82x = 10,972,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,972,139.25/4,140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,649.75

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