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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.74, 6,229.96 and 1,960.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.74, 6,229.96 and 1,960.27 is: 2,940.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.74 : 6,229.96 = 1,960.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.74/6,229.96 = 1,960.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.74x = 6,229.96 × 1,960.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.74x = 12,212,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,212,394.24/4,152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.81

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