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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.32, 6,183.74 and 1,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.32, 6,183.74 and 1,348.24 is: 2,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.32 : 6,183.74 = 1,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.32/6,183.74 = 1,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.32x = 6,183.74 × 1,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.32x = 8,337,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337,165.62/4,122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.45

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