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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.48, 6,197.62 and 1,358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.48, 6,197.62 and 1,358.04 is: 2,037.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.48 : 6,197.62 = 1,358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.48/6,197.62 = 1,358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.48x = 6,197.62 × 1,358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.48x = 8,416,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416,615.86/4,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.19

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