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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.80, 6,191.70 and 3,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.80, 6,191.70 and 3,034.30 is: 4,551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.80 : 6,191.70 = 3,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.80/6,191.70 = 3,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.80x = 6,191.70 × 3,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.80x = 18,787,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,787,475.31/4,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.45

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