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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.10, 6,215.27 and 2,292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.10, 6,215.27 and 2,292.87 is: 3,440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.10 : 6,215.27 = 2,292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.10/6,215.27 = 2,292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.10x = 6,215.27 × 2,292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.10x = 14,250,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,806.12/4,142.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.48

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