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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.67, 6,272.48 and 2,101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.67, 6,272.48 and 2,101.89 is: 3,151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.67 : 6,272.48 = 2,101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.67/6,272.48 = 2,101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.67x = 6,272.48 × 2,101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.67x = 13,184,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,184,052.48/4,183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.32

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