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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.16, 6,073.08 and 2,097.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.16, 6,073.08 and 2,097.52 is: 3,145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.16 : 6,073.08 = 2,097.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.16/6,073.08 = 2,097.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.16x = 6,073.08 × 2,097.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.16x = 12,738,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,738,406.76/4,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.16

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