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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,201.68, 6,306.41 and 2,123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,201.68, 6,306.41 and 2,123.15 is: 3,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,201.68 : 6,306.41 = 2,123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,201.68/6,306.41 = 2,123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,201.68x = 6,306.41 × 2,123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,201.68x = 13,389,454.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,389,454.39/4,201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.69

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