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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,121.07, 6,182.51 and 2,271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,121.07, 6,182.51 and 2,271.23 is: 3,407.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,121.07 : 6,182.51 = 2,271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,121.07/6,182.51 = 2,271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,121.07x = 6,182.51 × 2,271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,121.07x = 14,041,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041,859.92/4,121.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.33

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