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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.57, 6,261.53 and 2,097.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.57, 6,261.53 and 2,097.14 is: 3,141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.57 : 6,261.53 = 2,097.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.57/6,261.53 = 2,097.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.57x = 6,261.53 × 2,097.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.57x = 13,131,263.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,131,263.23/4,179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.77

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