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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.95, 6,272.52 and 2,538.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.95, 6,272.52 and 2,538.06 is: 3,806.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.95 : 6,272.52 = 2,538.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.95/6,272.52 = 2,538.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.95x = 6,272.52 × 2,538.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.95x = 15,920,032.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920,032.11/4,181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.84

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