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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.94, 6,220.68 and 1,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.94, 6,220.68 and 1,373.80 is: 2,060.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.94 : 6,220.68 = 1,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.94/6,220.68 = 1,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.94x = 6,220.68 × 1,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.94x = 8,545,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,545,970.18/4,146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.79

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