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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.81, 6,187.13 and 2,482.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.81, 6,187.13 and 2,482.97 is: 3,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.81 : 6,187.13 = 2,482.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.81/6,187.13 = 2,482.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.81x = 6,187.13 × 2,482.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.81x = 15,362,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,362,456.65/4,126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.60

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