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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,113.98, 6,171.99 and 2,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,113.98, 6,171.99 and 2,360.96 is: 3,542.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,113.98 : 6,171.99 = 2,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,113.98/6,171.99 = 2,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,113.98x = 6,171.99 × 2,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,113.98x = 14,571,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,571,790.65/4,113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.02

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