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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.94, 6,261.57 and 2,717.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.94, 6,261.57 and 2,717.46 is: 4,068.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.94 : 6,261.57 = 2,717.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.94/6,261.57 = 2,717.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.94x = 6,261.57 × 2,717.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.94x = 17,015,566.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015,566.01/4,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.82

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