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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.69, 6,266.91 and 2,939.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.69, 6,266.91 and 2,939.05 is: 4,404.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.69 : 6,266.91 = 2,939.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.69/6,266.91 = 2,939.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.69x = 6,266.91 × 2,939.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.69x = 18,418,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,418,730.50/4,181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.62

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