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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,201.98, 6,306.86 and 2,123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,201.98, 6,306.86 and 2,123.45 is: 3,187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,201.98 : 6,306.86 = 2,123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,201.98/6,306.86 = 2,123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,201.98x = 6,306.86 × 2,123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,201.98x = 13,392,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,392,322.94/4,201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.15

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