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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.45, 6,184.59 and 2,043.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.45, 6,184.59 and 2,043.59 is: 3,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.45 : 6,184.59 = 2,043.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.45/6,184.59 = 2,043.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.45x = 6,184.59 × 2,043.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.45x = 12,638,727.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,638,727.69/4,122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.83

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