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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.36, 6,152.07 and 2,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.36, 6,152.07 and 2,458.08 is: 3,688.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.36 : 6,152.07 = 2,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.36/6,152.07 = 2,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.36x = 6,152.07 × 2,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.36x = 15,122,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,122,280.23/4,100.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.04

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