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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.75, 6,125.76 and 2,329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.75, 6,125.76 and 2,329.11 is: 3,490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.75 : 6,125.76 = 2,329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.75/6,125.76 = 2,329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.75x = 6,125.76 × 2,329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.75x = 14,267,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,591.85/4,087.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.33

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