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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.02, 6,185.97 and 2,280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.02, 6,185.97 and 2,280.08 is: 3,414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.02 : 6,185.97 = 2,280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.02/6,185.97 = 2,280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.02x = 6,185.97 × 2,280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.02x = 14,104,521.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,104,521.94/4,131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.29

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