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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.39, 6,190.49 and 2,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.39, 6,190.49 and 2,047.52 is: 3,071.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.39 : 6,190.49 = 2,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.39/6,190.49 = 2,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.39x = 6,190.49 × 2,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.39x = 12,675,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,675,172.68/4,126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.74

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