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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.46, 6,182.82 and 2,041.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.46, 6,182.82 and 2,041.17 is: 3,057.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.46 : 6,182.82 = 2,041.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.46/6,182.82 = 2,041.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.46x = 6,182.82 × 2,041.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.46x = 12,620,186.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,620,186.70/4,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.62

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