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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.70, 6,268.35 and 2,125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.70, 6,268.35 and 2,125.70 is: 3,189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.70 : 6,268.35 = 2,125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.70/6,268.35 = 2,125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.70x = 6,268.35 × 2,125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.70x = 13,324,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,324,631.60/4,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.47

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