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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.98, 6,193.62 and 2,284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.98, 6,193.62 and 2,284.92 is: 3,424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.98 : 6,193.62 = 2,284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.98/6,193.62 = 2,284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.98x = 6,193.62 × 2,284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.98x = 14,151,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,151,926.21/4,132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.15

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