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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.40, 6,263.01 and 2,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.40, 6,263.01 and 2,095.08 is: 3,140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.40 : 6,263.01 = 2,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.40/6,263.01 = 2,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.40x = 6,263.01 × 2,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.40x = 13,121,506.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,121,506.99/4,178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.32

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