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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.52, 6,186.71 and 2,482.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.52, 6,186.71 and 2,482.69 is: 3,722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.52 : 6,186.71 = 2,482.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.52/6,186.71 = 2,482.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.52x = 6,186.71 × 2,482.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.52x = 15,359,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,359,666.22/4,126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.18

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