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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.62, 6,266.34 and 2,421.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.62, 6,266.34 and 2,421.54 is: 3,632.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.62 : 6,266.34 = 2,421.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.62/6,266.34 = 2,421.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.62x = 6,266.34 × 2,421.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.62x = 15,174,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,174,192.96/4,177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.26

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