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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.82, 6,272.73 and 3,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.82, 6,272.73 and 3,034.86 is: 4,552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.82 : 6,272.73 = 3,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.82/6,272.73 = 3,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.82x = 6,272.73 × 3,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.82x = 19,036,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036,857.37/4,181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.29

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