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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.58, 6,218.37 and 1,371.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.58, 6,218.37 and 1,371.51 is: 2,057.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.58 : 6,218.37 = 1,371.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.58/6,218.37 = 1,371.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.58x = 6,218.37 × 1,371.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.58x = 8,528,539.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,539.15/4,145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.26

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