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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.83, 6,297.50 and 2,117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.83, 6,297.50 and 2,117.90 is: 3,177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.83 : 6,297.50 = 2,117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.83/6,297.50 = 2,117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.83x = 6,297.50 × 2,117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.83x = 13,337,448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,337,448.95/4,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.23

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