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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.31, 6,262.64 and 2,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.31, 6,262.64 and 2,091.80 is: 3,138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.31 : 6,262.64 = 2,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.31/6,262.64 = 2,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.31x = 6,262.64 × 2,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.31x = 13,100,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,100,190.35/4,174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.29

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