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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.50, 6,273.23 and 2,428.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.50, 6,273.23 and 2,428.45 is: 3,642.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.50 : 6,273.23 = 2,428.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.50/6,273.23 = 2,428.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.50x = 6,273.23 × 2,428.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.50x = 15,234,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,225.39/4,182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.37

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