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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.65, 6,268.39 and 2,777.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.65, 6,268.39 and 2,777.09 is: 4,160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.65 : 6,268.39 = 2,777.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.65/6,268.39 = 2,777.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.65x = 6,268.39 × 2,777.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.65x = 17,407,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,407,844.90/4,183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.92

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