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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.58, 6,139.92 and 2,148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.58, 6,139.92 and 2,148.69 is: 3,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.58 : 6,139.92 = 2,148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.58/6,139.92 = 2,148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.58x = 6,139.92 × 2,148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.58x = 13,192,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,192,784.70/4,100.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.30

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