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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.34, 6,168.27 and 2,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.34, 6,168.27 and 2,034.92 is: 3,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.34 : 6,168.27 = 2,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.34/6,168.27 = 2,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.34x = 6,168.27 × 2,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.34x = 12,551,935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,551,935.99/4,117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.55

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