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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.05, 6,198.96 and 1,358.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.05, 6,198.96 and 1,358.61 is: 2,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.05 : 6,198.96 = 1,358.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.05/6,198.96 = 1,358.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.05x = 6,198.96 × 1,358.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.05x = 8,421,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421,969.05/4,132.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.21

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