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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133, 6,202.74 and 2,402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133, 6,202.74 and 2,402.84 is: 3,606.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133 : 6,202.74 = 2,402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133/6,202.74 = 2,402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133x = 6,202.74 × 2,402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133x = 14,904,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,904,191.78/4,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.14

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