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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.76, 6,139.32 and 2,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.76, 6,139.32 and 2,145.24 is: 3,218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.76 : 6,139.32 = 2,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.76/6,139.32 = 2,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.76x = 6,139.32 × 2,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.76x = 13,170,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,170,314.84/4,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.74

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