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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.51, 6,227.91 and 2,179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.51, 6,227.91 and 2,179.73 is: 3,267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.51 : 6,227.91 = 2,179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.51/6,227.91 = 2,179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.51x = 6,227.91 × 2,179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.51x = 13,575,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575,131.12/4,154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.57

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