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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.13, 6,294.71 and 2,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.13, 6,294.71 and 2,119.24 is: 3,174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.13 : 6,294.71 = 2,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.13/6,294.71 = 2,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.13x = 6,294.71 × 2,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.13x = 13,339,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,339,990.62/4,202.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.58

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