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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.07, 6,261.63 and 2,422.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.07, 6,261.63 and 2,422.36 is: 3,627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.07 : 6,261.63 = 2,422.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.07/6,261.63 = 2,422.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.07x = 6,261.63 × 2,422.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.07x = 15,167,922.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167,922.05/4,181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.76

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