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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.77, 6,160.31 and 2,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.77, 6,160.31 and 2,349.76 is: 3,528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.77 : 6,160.31 = 2,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.77/6,160.31 = 2,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.77x = 6,160.31 × 2,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.77x = 14,475,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475,207.48/4,102.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.15

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