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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.39, 6,197.34 and 2,744.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.39, 6,197.34 and 2,744.21 is: 4,117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.39 : 6,197.34 = 2,744.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.39/6,197.34 = 2,744.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.39x = 6,197.34 × 2,744.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.39x = 17,006,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,006,802.40/4,130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.48

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