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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.56, 6,220.92 and 2,417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.56, 6,220.92 and 2,417.68 is: 3,625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.56 : 6,220.92 = 2,417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.56/6,220.92 = 2,417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.56x = 6,220.92 × 2,417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.56x = 15,040,193.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,040,193.87/4,148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.40

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