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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.54, 6,197.32 and 2,904.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.54, 6,197.32 and 2,904.44 is: 4,356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.54 : 6,197.32 = 2,904.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.54/6,197.32 = 2,904.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.54x = 6,197.32 × 2,904.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.54x = 17,999,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,744.10/4,131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.67

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