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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.40, 6,191.96 and 1,353.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.40, 6,191.96 and 1,353.85 is: 2,031.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.40 : 6,191.96 = 1,353.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.40/6,191.96 = 1,353.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.40x = 6,191.96 × 1,353.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.40x = 8,382,985.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,382,985.05/4,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.06

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