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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.88, 6,231.96 and 1,814.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.88, 6,231.96 and 1,814.16 is: 2,721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.88 : 6,231.96 = 1,814.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.88/6,231.96 = 1,814.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.88x = 6,231.96 × 1,814.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.88x = 11,305,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,305,772.55/4,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.08

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