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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.77, 6,268.44 and 2,622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.77, 6,268.44 and 2,622.88 is: 3,931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.77 : 6,268.44 = 2,622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.77/6,268.44 = 2,622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.77x = 6,268.44 × 2,622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.77x = 16,441,365.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,441,365.91/4,181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.68

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