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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.80, 6,175.73 and 2,362.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.80, 6,175.73 and 2,362.15 is: 3,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.80 : 6,175.73 = 2,362.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.80/6,175.73 = 2,362.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.80x = 6,175.73 × 2,362.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.80x = 14,588,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,000.62/4,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.39

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