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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.15, 6,101.86 and 2,431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.15, 6,101.86 and 2,431.01 is: 3,641.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.15 : 6,101.86 = 2,431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.15/6,101.86 = 2,431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.15x = 6,101.86 × 2,431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.15x = 14,833,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,833,682.68/4,073.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.82

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