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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.36, 6,197.40 and 2,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.36, 6,197.40 and 2,053.44 is: 3,080.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.36 : 6,197.40 = 2,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.36/6,197.40 = 2,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.36x = 6,197.40 × 2,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.36x = 12,725,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725,989.06/4,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.34

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