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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.21, 6,141.52 and 2,534.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.21, 6,141.52 and 2,534.77 is: 3,795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.21 : 6,141.52 = 2,534.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.21/6,141.52 = 2,534.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.21x = 6,141.52 × 2,534.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.21x = 15,567,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,567,340.65/4,101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.79

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