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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.29, 6,164.96 and 2,436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.29, 6,164.96 and 2,436.66 is: 3,661.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.29 : 6,164.96 = 2,436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.29/6,164.96 = 2,436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.29x = 6,164.96 × 2,436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.29x = 15,021,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021,899.25/4,102.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.83

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