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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.02, 6,193.40 and 2,261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.02, 6,193.40 and 2,261.05 is: 3,384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.02 : 6,193.40 = 2,261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.02/6,193.40 = 2,261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.02x = 6,193.40 × 2,261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.02x = 14,003,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003,560.28/4,138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.12

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