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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.54, 6,212.90 and 2,383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.54, 6,212.90 and 2,383.83 is: 3,575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.54 : 6,212.90 = 2,383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.54/6,212.90 = 2,383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.54x = 6,212.90 × 2,383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.54x = 14,810,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,810,503.37/4,142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.22

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