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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.52, 6,188.04 and 2,046.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.52, 6,188.04 and 2,046.06 is: 3,067.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.52 : 6,188.04 = 2,046.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.52/6,188.04 = 2,046.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.52x = 6,188.04 × 2,046.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.52x = 12,661,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,661,101.12/4,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.48

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