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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.11, 6,302.50 and 2,122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.11, 6,302.50 and 2,122.38 is: 3,181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.11 : 6,302.50 = 2,122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.11/6,302.50 = 2,122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.11x = 6,302.50 × 2,122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.11x = 13,376,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,376,299.95/4,204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.72

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