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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.65, 6,270.74 and 2,424.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.65, 6,270.74 and 2,424.95 is: 3,635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.65 : 6,270.74 = 2,424.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.65/6,270.74 = 2,424.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.65x = 6,270.74 × 2,424.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.65x = 15,206,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206,218.84/4,182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.55

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