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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.68, 6,310.91 and 2,126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.68, 6,310.91 and 2,126.15 is: 3,191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.68 : 6,310.91 = 2,126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.68/6,310.91 = 2,126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.68x = 6,310.91 × 2,126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.68x = 13,417,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,417,941.30/4,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.19

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