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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.80, 6,268.01 and 2,513.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.80, 6,268.01 and 2,513.74 is: 3,771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.80 : 6,268.01 = 2,513.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.80/6,268.01 = 2,513.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.80x = 6,268.01 × 2,513.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.80x = 15,756,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756,161.58/4,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.40

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