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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.82, 6,279.02 and 2,103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.82, 6,279.02 and 2,103.74 is: 3,156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.82 : 6,279.02 = 2,103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.82/6,279.02 = 2,103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.82x = 6,279.02 × 2,103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.82x = 13,209,425.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209,425.53/4,184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.51

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