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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.53, 6,209.26 and 1,949.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.53, 6,209.26 and 1,949.06 is: 2,922.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.53 : 6,209.26 = 1,949.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.53/6,209.26 = 1,949.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.53x = 6,209.26 × 1,949.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.53x = 12,102,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,102,230.95/4,141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,922.16

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