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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.48, 6,197.22 and 2,904.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.48, 6,197.22 and 2,904.37 is: 4,356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.48 : 6,197.22 = 2,904.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.48/6,197.22 = 2,904.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.48x = 6,197.22 × 2,904.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.48x = 17,999,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,019.85/4,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.56

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