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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.87, 6,253.03 and 2,197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.87, 6,253.03 and 2,197.81 is: 3,290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.87 : 6,253.03 = 2,197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.87/6,253.03 = 2,197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.87x = 6,253.03 × 2,197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.87x = 13,742,971.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,742,971.86/4,176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.26

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