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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.95, 6,282.96 and 2,957.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.95, 6,282.96 and 2,957.77 is: 4,437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.95 : 6,282.96 = 2,957.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.95/6,282.96 = 2,957.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.95x = 6,282.96 × 2,957.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.95x = 18,583,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,583,550.60/4,187.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.39

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