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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.79, 6,184.74 and 1,348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.79, 6,184.74 and 1,348.74 is: 2,023.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.79 : 6,184.74 = 1,348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.79/6,184.74 = 1,348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.79x = 6,184.74 × 1,348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.79x = 8,341,606.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,341,606.23/4,122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.29

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