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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.44, 6,283.08 and 2,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.44, 6,283.08 and 2,136.88 is: 3,206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.44 : 6,283.08 = 2,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.44/6,283.08 = 2,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.44x = 6,283.08 × 2,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.44x = 13,426,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,426,187.99/4,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.30

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