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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,469.27, 6,167.86 and 2,581.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,469.27, 6,167.86 and 2,581.19 is: 3,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,469.27 : 6,167.86 = 2,581.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,469.27/6,167.86 = 2,581.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,469.27x = 6,167.86 × 2,581.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,469.27x = 15,920,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920,427.52/4,469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.20

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