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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.37, 6,271.56 and 2,406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.37, 6,271.56 and 2,406.18 is: 3,603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.37 : 6,271.56 = 2,406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.37/6,271.56 = 2,406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.37x = 6,271.56 × 2,406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.37x = 15,090,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,090,502.24/4,187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.81

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