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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.14, 6,281.52 and 2,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.14, 6,281.52 and 2,241.52 is: 3,362.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.14 : 6,281.52 = 2,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.14/6,281.52 = 2,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.14x = 6,281.52 × 2,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.14x = 14,080,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,080,182.85/4,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.72

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