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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.82, 6,414.93 and 1,812.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.82, 6,414.93 and 1,812.54 is: 2,718.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.82 : 6,414.93 = 1,812.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.82/6,414.93 = 1,812.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.82x = 6,414.93 × 1,812.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.82x = 11,627,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,627,317.22/4,277.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.05

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