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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.34, 6,291.76 and 2,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.34, 6,291.76 and 2,111.04 is: 3,164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.34 : 6,291.76 = 2,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.34/6,291.76 = 2,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.34x = 6,291.76 × 2,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.34x = 13,282,157.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,282,157.03/4,197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.42

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