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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.14, 6,173.58 and 2,360.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.14, 6,173.58 and 2,360.95 is: 3,541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.14 : 6,173.58 = 2,360.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.14/6,173.58 = 2,360.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.14x = 6,173.58 × 2,360.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.14x = 14,575,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575,513.70/4,115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.92

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