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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.74, 6,151.05 and 2,558.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.74, 6,151.05 and 2,558.94 is: 3,839.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.74 : 6,151.05 = 2,558.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.74/6,151.05 = 2,558.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.74x = 6,151.05 × 2,558.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.74x = 15,740,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,740,167.89/4,099.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.31

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