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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.62, 6,411.56 and 1,810.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.62, 6,411.56 and 1,810.90 is: 2,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.62 : 6,411.56 = 1,810.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.62/6,411.56 = 1,810.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.62x = 6,411.56 × 1,810.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.62x = 11,610,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,610,694.00/4,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.29

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