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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.22, 6,189.48 and 2,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.22, 6,189.48 and 2,181.12 is: 3,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.22 : 6,189.48 = 2,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.22/6,189.48 = 2,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.22x = 6,189.48 × 2,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.22x = 13,499,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,499,998.62/4,133.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.22

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