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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.50, 6,197.64 and 1,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.50, 6,197.64 and 1,357.04 is: 2,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.50 : 6,197.64 = 1,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.50/6,197.64 = 1,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.50x = 6,197.64 × 1,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.50x = 8,410,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410,414.40/4,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.68

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