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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.62, 6,131.90 and 2,335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.62, 6,131.90 and 2,335.30 is: 3,497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.62 : 6,131.90 = 2,335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.62/6,131.90 = 2,335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.62x = 6,131.90 × 2,335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.62x = 14,319,816.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,319,816.58/4,094.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.23

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