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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.84, 6,145.41 and 2,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.84, 6,145.41 and 2,251.04 is: 3,375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.84 : 6,145.41 = 2,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.84/6,145.41 = 2,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.84x = 6,145.41 × 2,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.84x = 13,833,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,833,563.73/4,097.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.82

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