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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.90, 6,131.70 and 2,451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.90, 6,131.70 and 2,451.60 is: 3,670.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.90 : 6,131.70 = 2,451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.90/6,131.70 = 2,451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.90x = 6,131.70 × 2,451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.90x = 15,032,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032,475.72/4,095.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.13

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