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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.88, 6,137.78 and 2,448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.88, 6,137.78 and 2,448.88 is: 3,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.88 : 6,137.78 = 2,448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.88/6,137.78 = 2,448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.88x = 6,137.78 × 2,448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.88x = 15,030,686.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030,686.69/4,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.30

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