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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.81, 6,269.54 and 2,537.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.81, 6,269.54 and 2,537.91 is: 3,804.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.81 : 6,269.54 = 2,537.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.81/6,269.54 = 2,537.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.81x = 6,269.54 × 2,537.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.81x = 15,911,515.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,911,515.57/4,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.94

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