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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.56, 6,231.88 and 2,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.56, 6,231.88 and 2,073.44 is: 3,107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.56 : 6,231.88 = 2,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.56/6,231.88 = 2,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.56x = 6,231.88 × 2,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.56x = 12,921,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,921,429.27/4,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.94

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