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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.28, 6,141.36 and 1,462.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.28, 6,141.36 and 1,462.29 is: 2,192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.28 : 6,141.36 = 1,462.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.28/6,141.36 = 1,462.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.28x = 6,141.36 × 1,462.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.28x = 8,980,479.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,980,479.47/4,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.89

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