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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.48, 6,191.34 and 2,371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.48, 6,191.34 and 2,371.48 is: 3,558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.48 : 6,191.34 = 2,371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.48/6,191.34 = 2,371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.48x = 6,191.34 × 2,371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.48x = 14,682,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,682,638.98/4,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.15

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