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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.76, 6,189.18 and 2,461.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.76, 6,189.18 and 2,461.35 is: 3,691.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.76 : 6,189.18 = 2,461.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.76/6,189.18 = 2,461.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.76x = 6,189.18 × 2,461.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.76x = 15,233,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,233,752.17/4,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.45

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