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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.48, 6,204.87 and 2,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.48, 6,204.87 and 2,292.42 is: 3,435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.48 : 6,204.87 = 2,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.48/6,204.87 = 2,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.48x = 6,204.87 × 2,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.48x = 14,224,168.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,224,168.09/4,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.39

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