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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.97, 6,231.08 and 2,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.97, 6,231.08 and 2,397.04 is: 3,596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.97 : 6,231.08 = 2,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.97/6,231.08 = 2,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.97x = 6,231.08 × 2,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.97x = 14,936,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,936,159.98/4,152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.50

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