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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.55, 6,266.83 and 2,103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.55, 6,266.83 and 2,103.90 is: 3,153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.55 : 6,266.83 = 2,103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.55/6,266.83 = 2,103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.55x = 6,266.83 × 2,103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.55x = 13,184,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,184,783.64/4,181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.09

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