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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.60, 6,191.31 and 2,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.60, 6,191.31 and 2,275.36 is: 3,413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.60 : 6,191.31 = 2,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.60/6,191.31 = 2,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.60x = 6,191.31 × 2,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.60x = 14,087,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,087,459.12/4,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.82

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