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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.91, 6,266.02 and 2,947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.91, 6,266.02 and 2,947.16 is: 4,415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.91 : 6,266.02 = 2,947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.91/6,266.02 = 2,947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.91x = 6,266.02 × 2,947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.91x = 18,466,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,466,963.50/4,181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.92

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