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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.98, 6,274.46 and 1,872.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.98, 6,274.46 and 1,872.86 is: 2,809.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.98 : 6,274.46 = 1,872.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.98/6,274.46 = 1,872.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.98x = 6,274.46 × 1,872.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.98x = 11,751,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,751,158.47/4,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.28

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