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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.14, 6,233.24 and 1,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.14, 6,233.24 and 1,962.28 is: 2,944.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.14 : 6,233.24 = 1,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.14/6,233.24 = 1,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.14x = 6,233.24 × 1,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.14x = 12,231,362.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,231,362.19/4,154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.38

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