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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.65, 6,113.43 and 2,131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.65, 6,113.43 and 2,131.65 is: 3,197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.65 : 6,113.43 = 2,131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.65/6,113.43 = 2,131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.65x = 6,113.43 × 2,131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.65x = 13,031,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,031,693.06/4,075.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.45

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