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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.28, 6,171.28 and 2,385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.28, 6,171.28 and 2,385.12 is: 3,576.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.28 : 6,171.28 = 2,385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.28/6,171.28 = 2,385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.28x = 6,171.28 × 2,385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.28x = 14,719,243.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,719,243.35/4,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.73

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