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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.30, 6,276.95 and 1,554.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.30, 6,276.95 and 1,554.10 is: 2,329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.30 : 6,276.95 = 1,554.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.30/6,276.95 = 1,554.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.30x = 6,276.95 × 1,554.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.30x = 9,755,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755,008.00/4,187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.67

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