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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.22, 6,078.63 and 2,102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.22, 6,078.63 and 2,102.98 is: 3,156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.22 : 6,078.63 = 2,102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.22/6,078.63 = 2,102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.22x = 6,078.63 × 2,102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.22x = 12,783,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,783,237.32/4,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.18

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