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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.70, 6,139.27 and 2,533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.70, 6,139.27 and 2,533.26 is: 3,793.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.70 : 6,139.27 = 2,533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.70/6,139.27 = 2,533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.70x = 6,139.27 × 2,533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.70x = 15,552,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,552,367.12/4,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.54

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