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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.88, 6,194.39 and 2,570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.88, 6,194.39 and 2,570.94 is: 3,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.88 : 6,194.39 = 2,570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.88/6,194.39 = 2,570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.88x = 6,194.39 × 2,570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.88x = 15,925,405.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925,405.03/4,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.01

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