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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.63, 6,171.85 and 1,343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.63, 6,171.85 and 1,343.62 is: 2,015.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.63 : 6,171.85 = 1,343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.63/6,171.85 = 1,343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.63x = 6,171.85 × 1,343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.63x = 8,292,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,292,621.10/4,114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.40

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