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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.97, 6,213.49 and 2,388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.97, 6,213.49 and 2,388.63 is: 3,577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.97 : 6,213.49 = 2,388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.97/6,213.49 = 2,388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.97x = 6,213.49 × 2,388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.97x = 14,841,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,841,728.62/4,148.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.21

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