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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.81, 6,150.55 and 2,229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.81, 6,150.55 and 2,229.68 is: 3,341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.81 : 6,150.55 = 2,229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.81/6,150.55 = 2,229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.81x = 6,150.55 × 2,229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.81x = 13,713,733.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,713,733.15/4,103.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.71

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