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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.30, 6,171.42 and 2,034.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.30, 6,171.42 and 2,034.22 is: 3,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.30 : 6,171.42 = 2,034.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.30/6,171.42 = 2,034.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.30x = 6,171.42 × 2,034.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.30x = 12,554,025.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,554,025.99/4,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.09

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