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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.13, 6,222.93 and 2,071.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.13, 6,222.93 and 2,071.77 is: 3,105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.13 : 6,222.93 = 2,071.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.13/6,222.93 = 2,071.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.13x = 6,222.93 × 2,071.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.13x = 12,892,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,892,479.69/4,151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.78

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