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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.15, 6,061.48 and 2,491.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.15, 6,061.48 and 2,491.12 is: 3,728.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.15 : 6,061.48 = 2,491.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.15/6,061.48 = 2,491.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.15x = 6,061.48 × 2,491.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.15x = 15,099,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099,889.42/4,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.23

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