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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,123.93, 6,185.97 and 2,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,123.93, 6,185.97 and 2,274.70 is: 3,412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,123.93 : 6,185.97 = 2,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,123.93/6,185.97 = 2,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,123.93x = 6,185.97 × 2,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,123.93x = 14,071,225.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,071,225.96/4,123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.09

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