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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.47, 6,175.95 and 2,040.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.47, 6,175.95 and 2,040.05 is: 3,056.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.47 : 6,175.95 = 2,040.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.47/6,175.95 = 2,040.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.47x = 6,175.95 × 2,040.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.47x = 12,599,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599,246.80/4,122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.24

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