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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,129.50, 6,194.25 and 2,591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,129.50, 6,194.25 and 2,591.58 is: 3,887.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,129.50 : 6,194.25 = 2,591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,129.50/6,194.25 = 2,591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,129.50x = 6,194.25 × 2,591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,129.50x = 16,052,894.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,894.42/4,129.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.37

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