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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.04, 6,275.58 and 2,097.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.04, 6,275.58 and 2,097.87 is: 3,147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.04 : 6,275.58 = 2,097.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.04/6,275.58 = 2,097.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.04x = 6,275.58 × 2,097.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.04x = 13,165,319.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,165,319.61/4,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.31

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