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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.58, 6,144.52 and 2,251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.58, 6,144.52 and 2,251.58 is: 3,374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.58 : 6,144.52 = 2,251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.58/6,144.52 = 2,251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.58x = 6,144.52 × 2,251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.58x = 13,834,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,834,878.34/4,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.71

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