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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.94, 6,101.53 and 2,097.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.94, 6,101.53 and 2,097.51 is: 3,143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.94 : 6,101.53 = 2,097.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.94/6,101.53 = 2,097.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.94x = 6,101.53 × 2,097.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.94x = 12,798,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,798,014.95/4,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.75

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