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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.88, 6,137.34 and 2,146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.88, 6,137.34 and 2,146.12 is: 3,215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.88 : 6,137.34 = 2,146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.88/6,137.34 = 2,146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.88x = 6,137.34 × 2,146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.88x = 13,171,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,171,468.12/4,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.78

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