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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.83, 6,184.96 and 1,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.83, 6,184.96 and 1,348.72 is: 2,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.83 : 6,184.96 = 1,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.83/6,184.96 = 1,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.83x = 6,184.96 × 1,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.83x = 8,341,760.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,341,760.42/4,122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.31

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