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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.64, 6,174.33 and 2,361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.64, 6,174.33 and 2,361.45 is: 3,542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.64 : 6,174.33 = 2,361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.64/6,174.33 = 2,361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.64x = 6,174.33 × 2,361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.64x = 14,580,371.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,580,371.58/4,115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.67

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