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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.18, 6,228.25 and 2,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.18, 6,228.25 and 2,071 is: 3,107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.18 : 6,228.25 = 2,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.18/6,228.25 = 2,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.18x = 6,228.25 × 2,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.18x = 12,898,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,898,705.75/4,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.24

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