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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.37, 6,309.55 and 1,954.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.37, 6,309.55 and 1,954.67 is: 2,932.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.37 : 6,309.55 = 1,954.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.37/6,309.55 = 1,954.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.37x = 6,309.55 × 1,954.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.37x = 12,333,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333,088.10/4,206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.00

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