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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.94, 6,172.28 and 1,341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.94, 6,172.28 and 1,341.93 is: 2,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.94 : 6,172.28 = 1,341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.94/6,172.28 = 1,341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.94x = 6,172.28 × 1,341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.94x = 8,282,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,730.13/4,115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.36

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