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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.79, 6,311.09 and 2,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.79, 6,311.09 and 2,126.27 is: 3,191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.79 : 6,311.09 = 2,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.79/6,311.09 = 2,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.79x = 6,311.09 × 2,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.79x = 13,419,081.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,419,081.33/4,204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.38

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