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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,124.70, 6,187.97 and 2,045.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,124.70, 6,187.97 and 2,045.84 is: 3,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,124.70 : 6,187.97 = 2,045.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,124.70/6,187.97 = 2,045.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,124.70x = 6,187.97 × 2,045.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,124.70x = 12,659,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,659,555.38/4,124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.21

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