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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.82, 6,280.52 and 2,104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.82, 6,280.52 and 2,104.74 is: 3,158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.82 : 6,280.52 = 2,104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.82/6,280.52 = 2,104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.82x = 6,280.52 × 2,104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.82x = 13,218,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,218,861.66/4,185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.01

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