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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,081.86, 6,124.41 and 2,349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,081.86, 6,124.41 and 2,349.54 is: 3,525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,081.86 : 6,124.41 = 2,349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,081.86/6,124.41 = 2,349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,081.86x = 6,124.41 × 2,349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,081.86x = 14,389,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389,546.27/4,081.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.24

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