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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.28, 6,212.55 and 1,368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.28, 6,212.55 and 1,368.25 is: 2,052.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.28 : 6,212.55 = 1,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.28/6,212.55 = 1,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.28x = 6,212.55 × 1,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.28x = 8,500,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,500,290.47/4,141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.58

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