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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.80, 6,131.08 and 2,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.80, 6,131.08 and 2,332.64 is: 3,499.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.80 : 6,131.08 = 2,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.80/6,131.08 = 2,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.80x = 6,131.08 × 2,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.80x = 14,301,602.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301,602.45/4,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.46

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