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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.35, 6,184.94 and 2,279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.35, 6,184.94 and 2,279.41 is: 3,413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.35 : 6,184.94 = 2,279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.35/6,184.94 = 2,279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.35x = 6,184.94 × 2,279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.35x = 14,097,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,097,971.76/4,130.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.27

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