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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,121.89, 6,183.74 and 2,043.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,121.89, 6,183.74 and 2,043.02 is: 3,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,121.89 : 6,183.74 = 2,043.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,121.89/6,183.74 = 2,043.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,121.89x = 6,183.74 × 2,043.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,121.89x = 12,633,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,633,525.06/4,121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.99

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