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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.79, 6,272.20 and 2,095.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.79, 6,272.20 and 2,095.62 is: 3,143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.79 : 6,272.20 = 2,095.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.79/6,272.20 = 2,095.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.79x = 6,272.20 × 2,095.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.79x = 13,144,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,144,126.86/4,180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.93

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