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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.96, 6,126.51 and 2,130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.96, 6,126.51 and 2,130.62 is: 3,201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.96 : 6,126.51 = 2,130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.96/6,126.51 = 2,130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.96x = 6,126.51 × 2,130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.96x = 13,053,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,053,264.74/4,076.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.72

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