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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.96, 6,196.98 and 2,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.96, 6,196.98 and 2,079.48 is: 3,118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.96 : 6,196.98 = 2,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.96/6,196.98 = 2,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.96x = 6,196.98 × 2,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.96x = 12,886,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,886,495.97/4,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.74

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