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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.41, 6,388.49 and 2,177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.41, 6,388.49 and 2,177.85 is: 3,268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.41 : 6,388.49 = 2,177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.41/6,388.49 = 2,177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.41x = 6,388.49 × 2,177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.41x = 13,913,172.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,913,172.95/4,256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.76

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