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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.67, 6,270.51 and 2,094.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.67, 6,270.51 and 2,094.49 is: 3,142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.67 : 6,270.51 = 2,094.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.67/6,270.51 = 2,094.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.67x = 6,270.51 × 2,094.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.67x = 13,133,536.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,133,536.18/4,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.24

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