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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.67, 6,281.71 and 2,241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.67, 6,281.71 and 2,241.38 is: 3,358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.67 : 6,281.71 = 2,241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.67/6,281.71 = 2,241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.67x = 6,281.71 × 2,241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.67x = 14,079,699.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,079,699.16/4,192.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.17

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