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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,081.59, 6,116.72 and 2,129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,081.59, 6,116.72 and 2,129.90 is: 3,191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,081.59 : 6,116.72 = 2,129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,081.59/6,116.72 = 2,129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,081.59x = 6,116.72 × 2,129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,081.59x = 13,027,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,027,960.69/4,081.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.88

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