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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.94, 6,264.56 and 2,719.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.94, 6,264.56 and 2,719.46 is: 4,071.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.94 : 6,264.56 = 2,719.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.94/6,264.56 = 2,719.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.94x = 6,264.56 × 2,719.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.94x = 17,036,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036,220.34/4,183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.81

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