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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.40, 6,416.10 and 2,087.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.40, 6,416.10 and 2,087.52 is: 3,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.40 : 6,416.10 = 2,087.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.40/6,416.10 = 2,087.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.40x = 6,416.10 × 2,087.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.40x = 13,393,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,393,737.07/4,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.28

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