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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.36, 6,184.26 and 2,148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.36, 6,184.26 and 2,148.93 is: 3,223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.36 : 6,184.26 = 2,148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.36/6,184.26 = 2,148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.36x = 6,184.26 × 2,148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.36x = 13,289,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,289,541.84/4,122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.77

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