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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.10, 6,146.28 and 2,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.10, 6,146.28 and 2,014.56 is: 3,020.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.10 : 6,146.28 = 2,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.10/6,146.28 = 2,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.10x = 6,146.28 × 2,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.10x = 12,382,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,382,049.84/4,099.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.68

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