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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.14, 6,148.35 and 2,542.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.14, 6,148.35 and 2,542.49 is: 3,810.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.14 : 6,148.35 = 2,542.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.14/6,148.35 = 2,542.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.14x = 6,148.35 × 2,542.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.14x = 15,632,087.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,087.65/4,102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.72

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