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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.59, 6,218.79 and 1,373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.59, 6,218.79 and 1,373.54 is: 2,059.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.59 : 6,218.79 = 1,373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.59/6,218.79 = 1,373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.59x = 6,218.79 × 1,373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.59x = 8,541,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,541,725.72/4,147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.44

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