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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.52, 6,195.24 and 2,284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.52, 6,195.24 and 2,284.56 is: 3,424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.52 : 6,195.24 = 2,284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.52/6,195.24 = 2,284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.52x = 6,195.24 × 2,284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.52x = 14,153,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,153,397.49/4,133.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.05

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