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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.64, 6,138.38 and 2,241.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.64, 6,138.38 and 2,241.81 is: 3,363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.64 : 6,138.38 = 2,241.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.64/6,138.38 = 2,241.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.64x = 6,138.38 × 2,241.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.64x = 13,761,081.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,761,081.67/4,091.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.22

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