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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.71, 6,143.51 and 2,452.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.71, 6,143.51 and 2,452.71 is: 3,679.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.71 : 6,143.51 = 2,452.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.71/6,143.51 = 2,452.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.71x = 6,143.51 × 2,452.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.71x = 15,068,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068,236.15/4,095.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.03

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