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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.44, 6,223.62 and 2,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.44, 6,223.62 and 2,095.96 is: 3,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.44 : 6,223.62 = 2,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.44/6,223.62 = 2,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.44x = 6,223.62 × 2,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.44x = 13,044,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,044,458.58/4,148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.43

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