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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.89, 6,144.11 and 2,148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.89, 6,144.11 and 2,148.17 is: 3,217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.89 : 6,144.11 = 2,148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.89/6,144.11 = 2,148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.89x = 6,144.11 × 2,148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.89x = 13,198,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,198,582.04/4,101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.68

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