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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.60, 6,108.90 and 2,124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.60, 6,108.90 and 2,124.55 is: 3,186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.60 : 6,108.90 = 2,124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.60/6,108.90 = 2,124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.60x = 6,108.90 × 2,124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.60x = 12,978,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,978,663.50/4,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.83

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