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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.41, 6,159.80 and 1,473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.41, 6,159.80 and 1,473.24 is: 2,210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.41 : 6,159.80 = 1,473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.41/6,159.80 = 1,473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.41x = 6,159.80 × 1,473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.41x = 9,074,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,074,863.75/4,105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.46

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