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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.84, 6,137.78 and 2,448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.84, 6,137.78 and 2,448.54 is: 3,673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.84 : 6,137.78 = 2,448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.84/6,137.78 = 2,448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.84x = 6,137.78 × 2,448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.84x = 15,028,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,028,599.84/4,090.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.72

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