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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.79, 6,138.45 and 2,241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.79, 6,138.45 and 2,241.89 is: 3,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.79 : 6,138.45 = 2,241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.79/6,138.45 = 2,241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.79x = 6,138.45 × 2,241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.79x = 13,761,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,761,698.98/4,091.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.25

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