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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.82, 6,272.64 and 1,371.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.82, 6,272.64 and 1,371.00 is: 2,055.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.82 : 6,272.64 = 1,371.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.82/6,272.64 = 1,371.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.82x = 6,272.64 × 1,371.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.82x = 8,599,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,599,777.68/4,182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.98

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