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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.19, 6,277.26 and 2,099.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.19, 6,277.26 and 2,099.01 is: 3,149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.19 : 6,277.26 = 2,099.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.19/6,277.26 = 2,099.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.19x = 6,277.26 × 2,099.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.19x = 13,176,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,176,031.51/4,184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.00

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