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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.22, 6,277.14 and 2,104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.22, 6,277.14 and 2,104.68 is: 3,157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.22 : 6,277.14 = 2,104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.22/6,277.14 = 2,104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.22x = 6,277.14 × 2,104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.22x = 13,211,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,211,371.02/4,184.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.43

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