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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.32, 6,191.46 and 2,179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.32, 6,191.46 and 2,179.98 is: 3,271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.32 : 6,191.46 = 2,179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.32/6,191.46 = 2,179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.32x = 6,191.46 × 2,179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.32x = 13,497,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,497,258.97/4,126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.02

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