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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.83, 6,215.74 and 1,221.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.83, 6,215.74 and 1,221.91 is: 1,832.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.83 : 6,215.74 = 1,221.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.83/6,215.74 = 1,221.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.83x = 6,215.74 × 1,221.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.83x = 7,595,051.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,595,051.49/4,143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.86

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