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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,134.64, 6,196.34 and 2,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,134.64, 6,196.34 and 2,283 is: 3,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,134.64 : 6,196.34 = 2,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,134.64/6,196.34 = 2,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,134.64x = 6,196.34 × 2,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,134.64x = 14,146,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,244.22/4,134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.40

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