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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.66, 6,130.94 and 2,420.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.66, 6,130.94 and 2,420.87 is: 3,634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.66 : 6,130.94 = 2,420.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.66/6,130.94 = 2,420.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.66x = 6,130.94 × 2,420.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.66x = 14,842,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,842,165.96/4,083.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.53

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