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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,201.27, 6,305.81 and 2,122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,201.27, 6,305.81 and 2,122.74 is: 3,186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,201.27 : 6,305.81 = 2,122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,201.27/6,305.81 = 2,122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,201.27x = 6,305.81 × 2,122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,201.27x = 13,385,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,385,584.51/4,201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.08

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