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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.95, 6,185.77 and 2,048.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.95, 6,185.77 and 2,048.44 is: 3,070.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.95 : 6,185.77 = 2,048.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.95/6,185.77 = 2,048.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.95x = 6,185.77 × 2,048.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.95x = 12,671,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,671,178.70/4,126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.35

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