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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.89, 6,198.12 and 2,283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.89, 6,198.12 and 2,283.66 is: 3,424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.89 : 6,198.12 = 2,283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.89/6,198.12 = 2,283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.89x = 6,198.12 × 2,283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.89x = 14,154,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,154,398.72/4,132.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.82

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