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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.93, 6,171.16 and 2,267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.93, 6,171.16 and 2,267.92 is: 3,400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.93 : 6,171.16 = 2,267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.93/6,171.16 = 2,267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.93x = 6,171.16 × 2,267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.93x = 13,995,697.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,995,697.19/4,115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.37

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