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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,129.06, 6,195.18 and 2,486.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,129.06, 6,195.18 and 2,486.74 is: 3,731.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,129.06 : 6,195.18 = 2,486.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,129.06/6,195.18 = 2,486.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,129.06x = 6,195.18 × 2,486.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,129.06x = 15,405,801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,405,801.91/4,129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.07

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