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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.94, 6,126.66 and 2,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.94, 6,126.66 and 2,442.60 is: 3,665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.94 : 6,126.66 = 2,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.94/6,126.66 = 2,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.94x = 6,126.66 × 2,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.94x = 14,964,979.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,964,979.72/4,082.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.25

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