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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,120.47, 6,172.95 and 2,038.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,120.47, 6,172.95 and 2,038.05 is: 3,053.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,120.47 : 6,172.95 = 2,038.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,120.47/6,172.95 = 2,038.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,120.47x = 6,172.95 × 2,038.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,120.47x = 12,580,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,580,780.75/4,120.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.24

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