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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.60, 6,220.35 and 2,037.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.60, 6,220.35 and 2,037.54 is: 3,055.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.60 : 6,220.35 = 2,037.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.60/6,220.35 = 2,037.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.60x = 6,220.35 × 2,037.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.60x = 12,674,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,674,201.75/4,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.06

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