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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.30, 6,149.70 and 2,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.30, 6,149.70 and 2,016.72 is: 3,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.30 : 6,149.70 = 2,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.30/6,149.70 = 2,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.30x = 6,149.70 × 2,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.30x = 12,402,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,402,222.98/4,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.97

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