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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,153.80, 6,217.65 and 2,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,153.80, 6,217.65 and 2,277.12 is: 3,408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,153.80 : 6,217.65 = 2,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,153.80/6,217.65 = 2,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,153.80x = 6,217.65 × 2,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,153.80x = 14,158,335.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,158,335.17/4,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.53

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