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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.93, 6,169.90 and 1,338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.93, 6,169.90 and 1,338.86 is: 2,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.93 : 6,169.90 = 1,338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.93/6,169.90 = 1,338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.93x = 6,169.90 × 1,338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.93x = 8,260,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260,601.46/4,112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.45

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