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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.64, 6,301.46 and 2,123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.64, 6,301.46 and 2,123.74 is: 3,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.64 : 6,301.46 = 2,123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.64/6,301.46 = 2,123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.64x = 6,301.46 × 2,123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.64x = 13,382,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,382,662.66/4,206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.32

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