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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.08, 6,172.80 and 2,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.08, 6,172.80 and 2,035.20 is: 3,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.08 : 6,172.80 = 2,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.08/6,172.80 = 2,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.08x = 6,172.80 × 2,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.08x = 12,562,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,562,882.56/4,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.63

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