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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.30, 6,189.96 and 2,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.30, 6,189.96 and 2,251.36 is: 3,374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.30 : 6,189.96 = 2,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.30/6,189.96 = 2,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.30x = 6,189.96 × 2,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.30x = 13,935,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,935,828.35/4,130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.05

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