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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.28, 6,214.50 and 2,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.28, 6,214.50 and 2,063.64 is: 3,096.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.28 : 6,214.50 = 2,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.28/6,214.50 = 2,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.28x = 6,214.50 × 2,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.28x = 12,824,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824,490.78/4,142.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.00

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