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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.56, 6,275.90 and 2,957.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.56, 6,275.90 and 2,957.84 is: 4,438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.56 : 6,275.90 = 2,957.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.56/6,275.90 = 2,957.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.56x = 6,275.90 × 2,957.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.56x = 18,563,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,563,108.06/4,182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.22

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