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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.54, 6,281.33 and 2,454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.54, 6,281.33 and 2,454.95 is: 3,682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.54 : 6,281.33 = 2,454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.54/6,281.33 = 2,454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.54x = 6,281.33 × 2,454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.54x = 15,420,307.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,420,307.40/4,187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.43

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