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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.17, 6,198.08 and 2,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.17, 6,198.08 and 2,284.20 is: 3,426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.17 : 6,198.08 = 2,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.17/6,198.08 = 2,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.17x = 6,198.08 × 2,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.17x = 14,157,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,157,642.92/4,132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.20

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