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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,081, 6,121.82 and 1,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,081, 6,121.82 and 1,345 is: 2,017.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,081 : 6,121.82 = 1,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,081/6,121.82 = 1,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,081x = 6,121.82 × 1,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,081x = 8,233,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,233,847.90/4,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.61

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