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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.03, 6,152.41 and 2,021.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.03, 6,152.41 and 2,021.46 is: 3,031.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.03 : 6,152.41 = 2,021.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.03/6,152.41 = 2,021.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.03x = 6,152.41 × 2,021.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.03x = 12,436,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,436,850.72/4,102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.88

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