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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.51, 6,272.83 and 2,427.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.51, 6,272.83 and 2,427.33 is: 3,641.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.51 : 6,272.83 = 2,427.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.51/6,272.83 = 2,427.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.51x = 6,272.83 × 2,427.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.51x = 15,226,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,243.24/4,181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.33

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