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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.81, 6,114.72 and 2,131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.81, 6,114.72 and 2,131.89 is: 3,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.81 : 6,114.72 = 2,131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.81/6,114.72 = 2,131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.81x = 6,114.72 × 2,131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.81x = 13,035,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,035,910.42/4,083.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.10

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