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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.64, 6,191.31 and 2,283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.64, 6,191.31 and 2,283.29 is: 3,421.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.64 : 6,191.31 = 2,283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.64/6,191.31 = 2,283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.64x = 6,191.31 × 2,283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.64x = 14,136,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136,529.12/4,131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.53

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