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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.98, 6,311.37 and 2,126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.98, 6,311.37 and 2,126.46 is: 3,191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.98 : 6,311.37 = 2,126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.98/6,311.37 = 2,126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.98x = 6,311.37 × 2,126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.98x = 13,420,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,420,833.66/4,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.65

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