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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.94, 6,218.28 and 1,372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.94, 6,218.28 and 1,372.73 is: 2,058.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.94 : 6,218.28 = 1,372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.94/6,218.28 = 1,372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.94x = 6,218.28 × 1,372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.94x = 8,535,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,535,988.41/4,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.88

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