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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.20, 6,184.92 and 2,671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.20, 6,184.92 and 2,671.04 is: 3,998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.20 : 6,184.92 = 2,671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.20/6,184.92 = 2,671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.20x = 6,184.92 × 2,671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.20x = 16,520,168.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,520,168.72/4,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.88

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