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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,203.79, 6,309.59 and 2,125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,203.79, 6,309.59 and 2,125.27 is: 3,189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,203.79 : 6,309.59 = 2,125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,203.79/6,309.59 = 2,125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,203.79x = 6,309.59 × 2,125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,203.79x = 13,409,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,409,582.34/4,203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.88

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