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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.55, 6,171.83 and 2,451.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.55, 6,171.83 and 2,451.35 is: 3,677.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.55 : 6,171.83 = 2,451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.55/6,171.83 = 2,451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.55x = 6,171.83 × 2,451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.55x = 15,129,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129,303.21/4,114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.03

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