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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.80, 6,410.55 and 2,081.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.80, 6,410.55 and 2,081.75 is: 3,123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.80 : 6,410.55 = 2,081.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.80/6,410.55 = 2,081.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.80x = 6,410.55 × 2,081.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.80x = 13,345,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,345,162.46/4,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.28

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