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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.41, 6,226.08 and 1,963.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.41, 6,226.08 and 1,963.72 is: 2,942.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.41 : 6,226.08 = 1,963.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.41/6,226.08 = 1,963.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.41x = 6,226.08 × 1,963.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.41x = 12,226,277.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,226,277.82/4,154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.96

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