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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,123.68, 6,182.64 and 2,041.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,123.68, 6,182.64 and 2,041.14 is: 3,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,123.68 : 6,182.64 = 2,041.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,123.68/6,182.64 = 2,041.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,123.68x = 6,182.64 × 2,041.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,123.68x = 12,619,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,619,633.81/4,123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.28

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