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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.79, 6,273.70 and 2,096.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.79, 6,273.70 and 2,096.62 is: 3,145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.79 : 6,273.70 = 2,096.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.79/6,273.70 = 2,096.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.79x = 6,273.70 × 2,096.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.79x = 13,153,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,153,564.89/4,181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.44

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