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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.94, 6,217.63 and 1,371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.94, 6,217.63 and 1,371.96 is: 2,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.94 : 6,217.63 = 1,371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.94/6,217.63 = 1,371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.94x = 6,217.63 × 1,371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.94x = 8,530,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,530,336.22/4,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.52

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