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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,085.91, 6,130.37 and 2,329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,085.91, 6,130.37 and 2,329.83 is: 3,495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,085.91 : 6,130.37 = 2,329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,085.91/6,130.37 = 2,329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,085.91x = 6,130.37 × 2,329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,085.91x = 14,282,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282,725.76/4,085.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.60

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