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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,100.85, 6,152.81 and 2,458.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,100.85, 6,152.81 and 2,458.57 is: 3,688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,100.85 : 6,152.81 = 2,458.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,100.85/6,152.81 = 2,458.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,100.85x = 6,152.81 × 2,458.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,100.85x = 15,127,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,127,114.08/4,100.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.78

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