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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.37, 6,415.52 and 1,682.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.37, 6,415.52 and 1,682.13 is: 2,522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.37 : 6,415.52 = 1,682.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.37/6,415.52 = 1,682.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.37x = 6,415.52 × 1,682.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.37x = 10,791,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,791,730.25/4,277.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.98

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