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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.14, 6,277.97 and 2,104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.14, 6,277.97 and 2,104.02 is: 3,154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.14 : 6,277.97 = 2,104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.14/6,277.97 = 2,104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.14x = 6,277.97 × 2,104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.14x = 13,208,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,208,979.70/4,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.66

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