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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.41, 6,261.94 and 2,091.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.41, 6,261.94 and 2,091.04 is: 3,134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.41 : 6,261.94 = 2,091.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.41/6,261.94 = 2,091.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.41x = 6,261.94 × 2,091.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.41x = 13,093,967.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,093,967.02/4,177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.47

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