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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.79, 6,351.36 and 1,461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.79, 6,351.36 and 1,461.16 is: 2,191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.79 : 6,351.36 = 1,461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.79/6,351.36 = 1,461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.79x = 6,351.36 × 1,461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.79x = 9,280,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,280,353.18/4,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.97

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