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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.83, 6,281.75 and 2,455.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.83, 6,281.75 and 2,455.51 is: 3,683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.83 : 6,281.75 = 2,455.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.83/6,281.75 = 2,455.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.83x = 6,281.75 × 2,455.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.83x = 15,424,899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,424,899.94/4,187.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.27

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