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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.30, 6,171.45 and 2,451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.30, 6,171.45 and 2,451.10 is: 3,676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.30 : 6,171.45 = 2,451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.30/6,171.45 = 2,451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.30x = 6,171.45 × 2,451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.30x = 15,126,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,841.10/4,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.65

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