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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.55, 6,194.88 and 2,465.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.55, 6,194.88 and 2,465.15 is: 3,697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.55 : 6,194.88 = 2,465.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.55/6,194.88 = 2,465.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.55x = 6,194.88 × 2,465.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.55x = 15,271,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,271,277.46/4,130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.15

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