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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,084, 6,126.96 and 1,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,084, 6,126.96 and 1,348 is: 2,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,084 : 6,126.96 = 1,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,084/6,126.96 = 1,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,084x = 6,126.96 × 1,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,084x = 8,259,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,259,142.08/4,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.32

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