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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.36, 6,191.20 and 3,754.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.36, 6,191.20 and 3,754.58 is: 5,607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.36 : 6,191.20 = 3,754.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.36/6,191.20 = 3,754.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.36x = 6,191.20 × 3,754.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.36x = 23,245,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245,355.70/4,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.56

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