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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.50, 6,183.54 and 2,481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.50, 6,183.54 and 2,481.24 is: 3,718.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.50 : 6,183.54 = 2,481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.50/6,183.54 = 2,481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.50x = 6,183.54 × 2,481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.50x = 15,342,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,846.79/4,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.13

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