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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.87, 6,251.54 and 2,196.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.87, 6,251.54 and 2,196.81 is: 3,288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.87 : 6,251.54 = 2,196.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.87/6,251.54 = 2,196.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.87x = 6,251.54 × 2,196.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.87x = 13,733,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,733,434.60/4,175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.76

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