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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.09, 6,151.93 and 2,151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.09, 6,151.93 and 2,151.83 is: 3,228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.09 : 6,151.93 = 2,151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.09/6,151.93 = 2,151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.09x = 6,151.93 × 2,151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.09x = 13,237,917.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,237,917.53/4,100.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.69

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