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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.68, 6,143.12 and 2,146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.68, 6,143.12 and 2,146.36 is: 3,220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.68 : 6,143.12 = 2,146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.68/6,143.12 = 2,146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.68x = 6,143.12 × 2,146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.68x = 13,185,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,185,347.04/4,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.12

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