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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.12, 6,261.72 and 2,455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.12, 6,261.72 and 2,455.12 is: 3,675.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.12 : 6,261.72 = 2,455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.12/6,261.72 = 2,455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.12x = 6,261.72 × 2,455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.12x = 15,373,274.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,373,274.01/4,183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.07

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