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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,071.46, 6,106.92 and 2,438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,071.46, 6,106.92 and 2,438.14 is: 3,657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,071.46 : 6,106.92 = 2,438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,071.46/6,106.92 = 2,438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,071.46x = 6,106.92 × 2,438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,071.46x = 14,889,525.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,889,525.93/4,071.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.05

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