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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.84, 6,162.78 and 2,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.84, 6,162.78 and 2,261.20 is: 3,388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.84 : 6,162.78 = 2,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.84/6,162.78 = 2,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.84x = 6,162.78 × 2,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.84x = 13,935,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,935,278.14/4,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.24

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