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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.61, 6,190.94 and 2,047.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.61, 6,190.94 and 2,047.59 is: 3,071.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.61 : 6,190.94 = 2,047.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.61/6,190.94 = 2,047.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.61x = 6,190.94 × 2,047.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.61x = 12,676,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,676,506.83/4,126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.89

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