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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.94, 6,152.91 and 2,049.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.94, 6,152.91 and 2,049.46 is: 3,074.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.94 : 6,152.91 = 2,049.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.94/6,152.91 = 2,049.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.94x = 6,152.91 × 2,049.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.94x = 12,610,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610,142.93/4,101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.19

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