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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.50, 6,126.89 and 2,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.50, 6,126.89 and 2,329.88 is: 3,491.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.50 : 6,126.89 = 2,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.50/6,126.89 = 2,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.50x = 6,126.89 × 2,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.50x = 14,274,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,274,876.19/4,088.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.47

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