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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,084.98, 6,127.86 and 1,487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,084.98, 6,127.86 and 1,487.28 is: 2,231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,084.98 : 6,127.86 = 1,487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,084.98/6,127.86 = 1,487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,084.98x = 6,127.86 × 1,487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,084.98x = 9,113,843.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,113,843.62/4,084.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.06

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