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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102, 6,155.52 and 2,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102, 6,155.52 and 2,155.60 is: 3,234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102 : 6,155.52 = 2,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102/6,155.52 = 2,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102x = 6,155.52 × 2,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102x = 13,268,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,268,838.91/4,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.72

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