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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.10, 6,284.70 and 2,546.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.10, 6,284.70 and 2,546.85 is: 3,822.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.10 : 6,284.70 = 2,546.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.10/6,284.70 = 2,546.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.10x = 6,284.70 × 2,546.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.10x = 16,006,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006,188.20/4,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.74

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