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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.48, 6,192.84 and 2,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.48, 6,192.84 and 2,372.48 is: 3,559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.48 : 6,192.84 = 2,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.48/6,192.84 = 2,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.48x = 6,192.84 × 2,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.48x = 14,692,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,692,389.04/4,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.65

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