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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.98, 6,179.40 and 3,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.98, 6,179.40 and 3,470.88 is: 5,197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.98 : 6,179.40 = 3,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.98/6,179.40 = 3,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.98x = 6,179.40 × 3,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.98x = 21,447,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,447,955.87/4,126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.01

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