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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.59, 6,151.18 and 2,151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.59, 6,151.18 and 2,151.33 is: 3,227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.59 : 6,151.18 = 2,151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.59/6,151.18 = 2,151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.59x = 6,151.18 × 2,151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.59x = 13,233,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,233,228.07/4,099.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.94

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