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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,129.41, 6,191.81 and 1,355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,129.41, 6,191.81 and 1,355.34 is: 2,032.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,129.41 : 6,191.81 = 1,355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,129.41/6,191.81 = 1,355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,129.41x = 6,191.81 × 1,355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,129.41x = 8,392,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392,000.99/4,129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.25

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