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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.49, 6,271.43 and 1,368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.49, 6,271.43 and 1,368.51 is: 2,052.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.49 : 6,271.43 = 1,368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.49/6,271.43 = 1,368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.49x = 6,271.43 × 1,368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.49x = 8,582,484.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,582,484.31/4,180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.99

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