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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.52, 6,134.36 and 2,994.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.52, 6,134.36 and 2,994.69 is: 4,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.52 : 6,134.36 = 2,994.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.52/6,134.36 = 2,994.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.52x = 6,134.36 × 2,994.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.52x = 18,370,506.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,370,506.55/4,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.29

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