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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.87, 6,281.37 and 2,107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.87, 6,281.37 and 2,107.02 is: 3,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.87 : 6,281.37 = 2,107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.87/6,281.37 = 2,107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.87x = 6,281.37 × 2,107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.87x = 13,234,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,234,995.77/4,187.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.32

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