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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.50, 6,146.34 and 2,251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.50, 6,146.34 and 2,251.48 is: 3,375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.50 : 6,146.34 = 2,251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.50/6,146.34 = 2,251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.50x = 6,146.34 × 2,251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.50x = 13,838,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,838,361.58/4,099.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.62

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