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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.76, 6,132.15 and 2,337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.76, 6,132.15 and 2,337.30 is: 3,502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.76 : 6,132.15 = 2,337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.76/6,132.15 = 2,337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.76x = 6,132.15 × 2,337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.76x = 14,332,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,332,674.20/4,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.81

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