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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,156.38, 6,229.38 and 2,076.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,156.38, 6,229.38 and 2,076.97 is: 3,112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,156.38 : 6,229.38 = 2,076.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,156.38/6,229.38 = 2,076.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,156.38x = 6,229.38 × 2,076.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,156.38x = 12,938,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,938,235.38/4,156.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.86

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