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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.19, 6,143.73 and 2,147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.19, 6,143.73 and 2,147.49 is: 3,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.19 : 6,143.73 = 2,147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.19/6,143.73 = 2,147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.19x = 6,143.73 × 2,147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.19x = 13,193,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,193,598.74/4,094.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.52

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