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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.53, 6,201.86 and 2,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.53, 6,201.86 and 2,285.24 is: 3,429.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.53 : 6,201.86 = 2,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.53/6,201.86 = 2,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.53x = 6,201.86 × 2,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.53x = 14,172,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172,696.11/4,132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.54

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