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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.33, 6,279.76 and 2,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.33, 6,279.76 and 2,104.24 is: 3,157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.33 : 6,279.76 = 2,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.33/6,279.76 = 2,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.33x = 6,279.76 × 2,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.33x = 13,214,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214,122.18/4,185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.25

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