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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.50, 6,148.44 and 2,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.50, 6,148.44 and 2,344.80 is: 3,514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.50 : 6,148.44 = 2,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.50/6,148.44 = 2,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.50x = 6,148.44 × 2,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.50x = 14,416,862.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,416,862.11/4,102.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.17

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