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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.88, 6,163.08 and 2,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.88, 6,163.08 and 2,241.20 is: 3,354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.88 : 6,163.08 = 2,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.88/6,163.08 = 2,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.88x = 6,163.08 × 2,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.88x = 13,812,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,812,694.90/4,117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.32

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