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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.76, 6,281.82 and 2,455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.76, 6,281.82 and 2,455.08 is: 3,682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.76 : 6,281.82 = 2,455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.76/6,281.82 = 2,455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.76x = 6,281.82 × 2,455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.76x = 15,422,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,422,370.65/4,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.73

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