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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.62, 6,207.93 and 1,216.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.62, 6,207.93 and 1,216.92 is: 1,825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.62 : 6,207.93 = 1,216.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.62/6,207.93 = 1,216.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.62x = 6,207.93 × 1,216.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.62x = 7,554,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,554.18/4,138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.38

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