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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.58, 6,082.62 and 2,105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.58, 6,082.62 and 2,105.14 is: 3,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.58 : 6,082.62 = 2,105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.58/6,082.62 = 2,105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.58x = 6,082.62 × 2,105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.58x = 12,804,766.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,804,766.67/4,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.44

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