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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.84, 6,192.96 and 2,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.84, 6,192.96 and 2,284.08 is: 3,423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.84 : 6,192.96 = 2,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.84/6,192.96 = 2,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.84x = 6,192.96 × 2,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.84x = 14,145,216.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145,216.08/4,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.47

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