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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.54, 6,255.88 and 1,977.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.54, 6,255.88 and 1,977.27 is: 2,967.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.54 : 6,255.88 = 1,977.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.54/6,255.88 = 1,977.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.54x = 6,255.88 × 1,977.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.54x = 12,369,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,369,563.85/4,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.36

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