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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,121.47, 6,183.91 and 2,272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,121.47, 6,183.91 and 2,272.42 is: 3,409.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,121.47 : 6,183.91 = 2,272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,121.47/6,183.91 = 2,272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,121.47x = 6,183.91 × 2,272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,121.47x = 14,052,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,052,438.55/4,121.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.57

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