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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.68, 6,072.30 and 2,099.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.68, 6,072.30 and 2,099.25 is: 3,150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.68 : 6,072.30 = 2,099.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.68/6,072.30 = 2,099.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.68x = 6,072.30 × 2,099.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.68x = 12,747,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,747,275.78/4,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.84

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