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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.34, 6,101.85 and 2,771.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.34, 6,101.85 and 2,771.18 is: 4,155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.34 : 6,101.85 = 2,771.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.34/6,101.85 = 2,771.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.34x = 6,101.85 × 2,771.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.34x = 16,909,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,909,324.68/4,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.30

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