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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.95, 6,197.99 and 1,358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.95, 6,197.99 and 1,358.78 is: 2,038.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.95 : 6,197.99 = 1,358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.95/6,197.99 = 1,358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.95x = 6,197.99 × 1,358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.95x = 8,421,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421,667.07/4,131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.18

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