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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.24, 6,215.50 and 2,062.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.24, 6,215.50 and 2,062.91 is: 3,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.24 : 6,215.50 = 2,062.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.24/6,215.50 = 2,062.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.24x = 6,215.50 × 2,062.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.24x = 12,822,035.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,822,035.22/4,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.22

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