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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.12, 5,699.18 and 2,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.12, 5,699.18 and 2,451.24 is: 3,382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.12 : 5,699.18 = 2,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.12/5,699.18 = 2,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.12x = 5,699.18 × 2,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.12x = 13,970,045.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,970,045.73/4,130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.48

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