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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.67, 6,273.97 and 2,102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.67, 6,273.97 and 2,102.89 is: 3,152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.67 : 6,273.97 = 2,102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.67/6,273.97 = 2,102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.67x = 6,273.97 × 2,102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.67x = 13,193,468.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,193,468.77/4,184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.81

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