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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.74, 6,117.90 and 2,412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.74, 6,117.90 and 2,412.88 is: 3,614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.74 : 6,117.90 = 2,412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.74/6,117.90 = 2,412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.74x = 6,117.90 × 2,412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.74x = 14,761,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,761,758.55/4,083.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.76

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