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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.16, 6,143.88 and 2,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.16, 6,143.88 and 2,150.36 is: 3,222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.16 : 6,143.88 = 2,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.16/6,143.88 = 2,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.16x = 6,143.88 × 2,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.16x = 13,211,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,211,553.80/4,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.99

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