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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.38, 6,230.88 and 2,077.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.38, 6,230.88 and 2,077.97 is: 3,114.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.38 : 6,230.88 = 2,077.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.38/6,230.88 = 2,077.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.38x = 6,230.88 × 2,077.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.38x = 12,947,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,947,581.71/4,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.36

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