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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.58, 6,079.62 and 2,103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.58, 6,079.62 and 2,103.14 is: 3,157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.58 : 6,079.62 = 2,103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.58/6,079.62 = 2,103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.58x = 6,079.62 × 2,103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.58x = 12,786,292.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786,292.01/4,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.44

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