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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.60, 6,133.80 and 2,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.60, 6,133.80 and 2,361.20 is: 3,537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.60 : 6,133.80 = 2,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.60/6,133.80 = 2,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.60x = 6,133.80 × 2,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.60x = 14,483,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,483,128.56/4,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.13

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