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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.34, 6,154.92 and 2,251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.34, 6,154.92 and 2,251.08 is: 3,377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.34 : 6,154.92 = 2,251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.34/6,154.92 = 2,251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.34x = 6,154.92 × 2,251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.34x = 13,855,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,855,217.31/4,102.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.40

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