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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.38, 6,198.04 and 2,282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.38, 6,198.04 and 2,282.06 is: 3,423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.38 : 6,198.04 = 2,282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.38/6,198.04 = 2,282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.38x = 6,198.04 × 2,282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.38x = 14,144,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144,299.16/4,131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.63

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