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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.75, 6,071.36 and 2,099.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.75, 6,071.36 and 2,099.32 is: 3,150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.75 : 6,071.36 = 2,099.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.75/6,071.36 = 2,099.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.75x = 6,071.36 × 2,099.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.75x = 12,745,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,745,701.80/4,045.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.39

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