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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,106.46, 6,151.90 and 2,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,106.46, 6,151.90 and 2,437.06 is: 3,650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,106.46 : 6,151.90 = 2,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,106.46/6,151.90 = 2,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,106.46x = 6,151.90 × 2,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,106.46x = 14,992,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992,549.41/4,106.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.97

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