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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.68, 6,151.36 and 2,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.68, 6,151.36 and 2,151.44 is: 3,228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.68 : 6,151.36 = 2,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.68/6,151.36 = 2,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.68x = 6,151.36 × 2,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.68x = 13,234,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,234,281.96/4,099.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.13

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