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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,078.77, 6,116.91 and 2,129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,078.77, 6,116.91 and 2,129.91 is: 3,194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,078.77 : 6,116.91 = 2,129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,078.77/6,116.91 = 2,129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,078.77x = 6,116.91 × 2,129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,078.77x = 13,028,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,028,467.78/4,078.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.21

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