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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.88, 6,266.89 and 1,955.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.88, 6,266.89 and 1,955.48 is: 2,933.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.88 : 6,266.89 = 1,955.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.88/6,266.89 = 1,955.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.88x = 6,266.89 × 1,955.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.88x = 12,254,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,254,778.06/4,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.25

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