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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.58, 6,219.87 and 1,372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.58, 6,219.87 and 1,372.51 is: 2,058.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.58 : 6,219.87 = 1,372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.58/6,219.87 = 1,372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.58x = 6,219.87 × 1,372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.58x = 8,536,833.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,536,833.77/4,146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.77

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