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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,089.83, 6,131.95 and 2,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,089.83, 6,131.95 and 2,114.64 is: 3,170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,089.83 : 6,131.95 = 2,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,089.83/6,131.95 = 2,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,089.83x = 6,131.95 × 2,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,089.83x = 12,966,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,966,861.46/4,089.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.52

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