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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.55, 6,222.91 and 1,375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.55, 6,222.91 and 1,375.24 is: 2,062.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.55 : 6,222.91 = 1,375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.55/6,222.91 = 1,375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.55x = 6,222.91 × 1,375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.55x = 8,557,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,557,994.75/4,148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.89

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