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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.60, 6,291.56 and 2,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.60, 6,291.56 and 2,114.80 is: 3,171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.60 : 6,291.56 = 2,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.60/6,291.56 = 2,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.60x = 6,291.56 × 2,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.60x = 13,305,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,305,391.09/4,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.27

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