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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.20, 6,272.44 and 2,450.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.20, 6,272.44 and 2,450.64 is: 3,676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.20 : 6,272.44 = 2,450.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.20/6,272.44 = 2,450.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.20x = 6,272.44 × 2,450.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.20x = 15,371,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,371,492.36/4,181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.34

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