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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,153.79, 6,231.75 and 1,380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,153.79, 6,231.75 and 1,380.49 is: 2,071.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,153.79 : 6,231.75 = 1,380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,153.79/6,231.75 = 1,380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,153.79x = 6,231.75 × 1,380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,153.79x = 8,602,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602,847.80/4,153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.08

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