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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,081.92, 6,118.56 and 2,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,081.92, 6,118.56 and 2,002.56 is: 3,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,081.92 : 6,118.56 = 2,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,081.92/6,118.56 = 2,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,081.92x = 6,118.56 × 2,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,081.92x = 12,252,783.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,252,783.51/4,081.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.72

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