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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.37, 6,234.61 and 2,075.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.37, 6,234.61 and 2,075.27 is: 3,110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.37 : 6,234.61 = 2,075.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.37/6,234.61 = 2,075.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.37x = 6,234.61 × 2,075.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.37x = 12,938,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,938,462.73/4,159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.68

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