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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.40, 6,189.60 and 3,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.40, 6,189.60 and 3,348.80 is: 5,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.40 : 6,189.60 = 3,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.40/6,189.60 = 3,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.40x = 6,189.60 × 3,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.40x = 20,727,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,727,732.48/4,126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.20

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