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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.72, 6,261.56 and 2,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.72, 6,261.56 and 2,094.16 is: 3,139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.72 : 6,261.56 = 2,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.72/6,261.56 = 2,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.72x = 6,261.56 × 2,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.72x = 13,112,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112,708.49/4,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.48

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