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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.94, 6,197.34 and 1,357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.94, 6,197.34 and 1,357.74 is: 2,036.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.94 : 6,197.34 = 1,357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.94/6,197.34 = 1,357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.94x = 6,197.34 × 1,357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.94x = 8,414,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414,376.41/4,130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.92

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