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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.34, 6,152.30 and 2,152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.34, 6,152.30 and 2,152.08 is: 3,229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.34 : 6,152.30 = 2,152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.34/6,152.30 = 2,152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.34x = 6,152.30 × 2,152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.34x = 13,240,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240,241.78/4,100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.06

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