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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.48, 6,223.68 and 2,418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.48, 6,223.68 and 2,418.56 is: 3,628.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.48 : 6,223.68 = 2,418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.48/6,223.68 = 2,418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.48x = 6,223.68 × 2,418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.48x = 15,052,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,343.50/4,148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.40

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