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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.72, 6,154.56 and 2,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.72, 6,154.56 and 2,023.20 is: 3,035.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.72 : 6,154.56 = 2,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.72/6,154.56 = 2,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.72x = 6,154.56 × 2,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.72x = 12,451,905.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451,905.79/4,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.78

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