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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.71, 6,189.38 and 1,493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.71, 6,189.38 and 1,493.72 is: 2,240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.71 : 6,189.38 = 1,493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.71/6,189.38 = 1,493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.71x = 6,189.38 × 1,493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.71x = 9,245,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,245,162.28/4,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.32

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