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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.67, 6,126.32 and 1,486.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.67, 6,126.32 and 1,486.81 is: 2,230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.67 : 6,126.32 = 1,486.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.67/6,126.32 = 1,486.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.67x = 6,126.32 × 1,486.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.67x = 9,108,666.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108,666.41/4,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.51

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