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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.94, 6,282.04 and 2,106.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.94, 6,282.04 and 2,106.81 is: 3,160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.94 : 6,282.04 = 2,106.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.94/6,282.04 = 2,106.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.94x = 6,282.04 × 2,106.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.94x = 13,235,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,235,022.75/4,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.27

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