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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.42, 6,261.21 and 2,093.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.42, 6,261.21 and 2,093.34 is: 3,140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.42 : 6,261.21 = 2,093.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.42/6,261.21 = 2,093.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.42x = 6,261.21 × 2,093.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.42x = 13,106,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,106,841.34/4,173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.55

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