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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.03, 6,235.68 and 2,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.03, 6,235.68 and 2,182.16 is: 3,273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.03 : 6,235.68 = 2,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.03/6,235.68 = 2,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.03x = 6,235.68 × 2,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.03x = 13,607,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,607,251.47/4,157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.31

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