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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.52, 6,141.42 and 2,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.52, 6,141.42 and 2,362.56 is: 3,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.52 : 6,141.42 = 2,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.52/6,141.42 = 2,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.52x = 6,141.42 × 2,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.52x = 14,509,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,509,473.24/4,097.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.04

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