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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.70, 6,224.46 and 1,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.70, 6,224.46 and 1,957.24 is: 2,935.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.70 : 6,224.46 = 1,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.70/6,224.46 = 1,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.70x = 6,224.46 × 1,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.70x = 12,182,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,182,762.09/4,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.82

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