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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.80, 6,265.92 and 2,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.80, 6,265.92 and 2,445.12 is: 3,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.80 : 6,265.92 = 2,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.80/6,265.92 = 2,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.80x = 6,265.92 × 2,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.80x = 15,320,926.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,320,926.31/4,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.59

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