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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.28, 6,191.44 and 2,046.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.28, 6,191.44 and 2,046.48 is: 3,070.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.28 : 6,191.44 = 2,046.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.28/6,191.44 = 2,046.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.28x = 6,191.44 × 2,046.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.28x = 12,670,658.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,670,658.13/4,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.72

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