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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.58, 6,141.06 and 2,363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.58, 6,141.06 and 2,363.94 is: 3,540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.58 : 6,141.06 = 2,363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.58/6,141.06 = 2,363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.58x = 6,141.06 × 2,363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.58x = 14,517,097.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,517,097.38/4,100.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.25

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