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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.71, 6,126.41 and 2,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.71, 6,126.41 and 2,004.15 is: 3,001.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.71 : 6,126.41 = 2,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.71/6,126.41 = 2,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.71x = 6,126.41 × 2,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.71x = 12,278,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,278,249.61/4,090.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.50

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