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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.98, 6,201.49 and 2,284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.98, 6,201.49 and 2,284.15 is: 3,427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.98 : 6,201.49 = 2,284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.98/6,201.49 = 2,284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.98x = 6,201.49 × 2,284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.98x = 14,165,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,165,133.38/4,132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.34

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