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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.21, 6,233.74 and 1,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.21, 6,233.74 and 1,382.92 is: 2,073.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.21 : 6,233.74 = 1,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.21/6,233.74 = 1,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.21x = 6,233.74 × 1,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.21x = 8,620,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,620,744.68/4,157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.68

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