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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,107.38, 6,161.06 and 2,258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,107.38, 6,161.06 and 2,258.15 is: 3,387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,107.38 : 6,161.06 = 2,258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,107.38/6,161.06 = 2,258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,107.38x = 6,161.06 × 2,258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,107.38x = 13,912,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,912,572.48/4,107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.22

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