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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.95, 6,236.60 and 2,283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.95, 6,236.60 and 2,283.59 is: 3,424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.95 : 6,236.60 = 2,283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.95/6,236.60 = 2,283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.95x = 6,236.60 × 2,283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.95x = 14,241,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241,841.57/4,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.39

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