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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102, 6,153 and 1,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102, 6,153 and 1,366 is: 2,049

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102 : 6,153 = 1,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102/6,153 = 1,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102x = 6,153 × 1,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102x = 8,404,998
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,404,998/4,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049

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