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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.24, 6,267.66 and 2,099.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.24, 6,267.66 and 2,099.08 is: 3,147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.24 : 6,267.66 = 2,099.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.24/6,267.66 = 2,099.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.24x = 6,267.66 × 2,099.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.24x = 13,156,319.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,156,319.75/4,180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.26

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