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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.44, 6,106.32 and 1,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.44, 6,106.32 and 1,996.44 is: 2,991.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.44 : 6,106.32 = 1,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.44/6,106.32 = 1,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.44x = 6,106.32 × 1,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.44x = 12,190,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,190,901.50/4,075.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.31

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