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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.61, 6,276.33 and 1,960.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.61, 6,276.33 and 1,960.79 is: 2,941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.61 : 6,276.33 = 1,960.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.61/6,276.33 = 1,960.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.61x = 6,276.33 × 1,960.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.61x = 12,306,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,306,533.72/4,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.61

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