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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.74, 6,125.82 and 2,136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.74, 6,125.82 and 2,136.22 is: 3,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.74 : 6,125.82 = 2,136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.74/6,125.82 = 2,136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.74x = 6,125.82 × 2,136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.74x = 13,086,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,086,099.20/4,082.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.22

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