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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.46, 6,211.54 and 2,187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.46, 6,211.54 and 2,187.04 is: 3,286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.46 : 6,211.54 = 2,187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.46/6,211.54 = 2,187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.46x = 6,211.54 × 2,187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.46x = 13,584,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,584,886.44/4,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.57

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