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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.88, 6,218.83 and 2,393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.88, 6,218.83 and 2,393.55 is: 3,590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.88 : 6,218.83 = 2,393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.88/6,218.83 = 2,393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.88x = 6,218.83 × 2,393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.88x = 14,885,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,885,070.07/4,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.33

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