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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.97, 6,130.62 and 2,142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.97, 6,130.62 and 2,142.54 is: 3,212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.97 : 6,130.62 = 2,142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.97/6,130.62 = 2,142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.97x = 6,130.62 × 2,142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.97x = 13,135,098.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,135,098.57/4,088.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.32

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