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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.93, 6,220.40 and 3,414.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.93, 6,220.40 and 3,414.97 is: 5,122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.93 : 6,220.40 = 3,414.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.93/6,220.40 = 3,414.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.93x = 6,220.40 × 3,414.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.93x = 21,242,479.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,242,479.39/4,146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.46

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