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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.69, 6,204.46 and 1,362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.69, 6,204.46 and 1,362.25 is: 2,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.69 : 6,204.46 = 1,362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.69/6,204.46 = 1,362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.69x = 6,204.46 × 1,362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.69x = 8,452,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,006.72/4,135.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.68

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