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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.74, 6,192.94 and 2,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.74, 6,192.94 and 2,053.20 is: 3,077.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.74 : 6,192.94 = 2,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.74/6,192.94 = 2,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.74x = 6,192.94 × 2,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.74x = 12,715,344.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,715,344.41/4,131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.48

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