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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.88, 6,273.66 and 2,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.88, 6,273.66 and 2,103.24 is: 3,155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.88 : 6,273.66 = 2,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.88/6,273.66 = 2,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.88x = 6,273.66 × 2,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.88x = 13,195,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,195,012.66/4,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.28

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