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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.40, 6,190.50 and 2,047.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.40, 6,190.50 and 2,047.53 is: 3,071.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.40 : 6,190.50 = 2,047.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.40/6,190.50 = 2,047.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.40x = 6,190.50 × 2,047.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.40x = 12,675,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,675,234.47/4,126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.75

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