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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.71, 6,151.21 and 2,343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.71, 6,151.21 and 2,343.69 is: 3,519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.71 : 6,151.21 = 2,343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.71/6,151.21 = 2,343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.71x = 6,151.21 × 2,343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.71x = 14,416,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,416,516.92/4,096.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.05

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