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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.08, 6,182.96 and 1,386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.08, 6,182.96 and 1,386.08 is: 2,079.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.08 : 6,182.96 = 1,386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.08/6,182.96 = 1,386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.08x = 6,182.96 × 1,386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.08x = 8,570,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,077.20/4,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.07

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