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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,128.72, 6,191.64 and 2,485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,128.72, 6,191.64 and 2,485.56 is: 3,727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,128.72 : 6,191.64 = 2,485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,128.72/6,191.64 = 2,485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,128.72x = 6,191.64 × 2,485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,128.72x = 15,389,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,389,692.72/4,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.47

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