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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,078.38, 6,117.57 and 2,130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,078.38, 6,117.57 and 2,130.13 is: 3,195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,078.38 : 6,117.57 = 2,130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,078.38/6,117.57 = 2,130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,078.38x = 6,117.57 × 2,130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,078.38x = 13,031,219.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,031,219.38/4,078.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.20

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