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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.37, 6,266.91 and 2,097.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.37, 6,266.91 and 2,097.46 is: 3,144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.37 : 6,266.91 = 2,097.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.37/6,266.91 = 2,097.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.37x = 6,266.91 × 2,097.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.37x = 13,144,593.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,144,593.05/4,180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.36

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