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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.64, 6,271.22 and 2,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.64, 6,271.22 and 2,099.52 is: 3,147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.64 : 6,271.22 = 2,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.64/6,271.22 = 2,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.64x = 6,271.22 × 2,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.64x = 13,166,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,166,557.06/4,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.91

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