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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,105.71, 6,158.57 and 2,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,105.71, 6,158.57 and 2,460.20 is: 3,690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,105.71 : 6,158.57 = 2,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,105.71/6,158.57 = 2,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,105.71x = 6,158.57 × 2,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,105.71x = 15,151,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,270.82/4,105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.29

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