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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,125.61, 6,189.44 and 2,046.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,125.61, 6,189.44 and 2,046.59 is: 3,070.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,125.61 : 6,189.44 = 2,046.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,125.61/6,189.44 = 2,046.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,125.61x = 6,189.44 × 2,046.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,125.61x = 12,667,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,667,251.20/4,125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.40

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