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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,124.79, 6,183.44 and 2,148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,124.79, 6,183.44 and 2,148.10 is: 3,220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,124.79 : 6,183.44 = 2,148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,124.79/6,183.44 = 2,148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,124.79x = 6,183.44 × 2,148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,124.79x = 13,282,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,282,636.72/4,124.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.20

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