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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.91, 6,158.97 and 1,473.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.91, 6,158.97 and 1,473.59 is: 2,210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.91 : 6,158.97 = 1,473.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.91/6,158.97 = 1,473.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.91x = 6,158.97 × 1,473.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.91x = 9,075,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,075,812.00/4,105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.43

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