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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.58, 6,072.30 and 2,099.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.58, 6,072.30 and 2,099.35 is: 3,149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.58 : 6,072.30 = 2,099.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.58/6,072.30 = 2,099.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.58x = 6,072.30 × 2,099.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.58x = 12,747,883.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,747,883.01/4,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.51

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