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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.73, 6,271.44 and 2,099.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.73, 6,271.44 and 2,099.66 is: 3,149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.73 : 6,271.44 = 2,099.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.73/6,271.44 = 2,099.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.73x = 6,271.44 × 2,099.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.73x = 13,167,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,167,913.24/4,180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.67

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