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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.74, 6,152.24 and 2,127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.74, 6,152.24 and 2,127.27 is: 3,190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.74 : 6,152.24 = 2,127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.74/6,152.24 = 2,127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.74x = 6,152.24 × 2,127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.74x = 13,087,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,087,464.95/4,101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.71

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