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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.86, 6,224.49 and 2,070.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.86, 6,224.49 and 2,070.74 is: 3,104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.86 : 6,224.49 = 2,070.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.86/6,224.49 = 2,070.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.86x = 6,224.49 × 2,070.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.86x = 12,889,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,889,300.42/4,151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.46

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