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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.54, 6,198.72 and 1,940.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.54, 6,198.72 and 1,940.05 is: 2,910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.54 : 6,198.72 = 1,940.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.54/6,198.72 = 1,940.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.54x = 6,198.72 × 1,940.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.54x = 12,025,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,025,826.74/4,132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.03

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