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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.67, 6,272.01 and 2,095.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.67, 6,272.01 and 2,095.49 is: 3,143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.67 : 6,272.01 = 2,095.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.67/6,272.01 = 2,095.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.67x = 6,272.01 × 2,095.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.67x = 13,142,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,142,934.23/4,180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.74

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