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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.41, 6,305.97 and 2,124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.41, 6,305.97 and 2,124.68 is: 3,185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.41 : 6,305.97 = 2,124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.41/6,305.97 = 2,124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.41x = 6,305.97 × 2,124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.41x = 13,398,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,398,168.34/4,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.18

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