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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.98, 6,315.93 and 2,129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.98, 6,315.93 and 2,129.18 is: 3,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.98 : 6,315.93 = 2,129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.98/6,315.93 = 2,129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.98x = 6,315.93 × 2,129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.98x = 13,447,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,447,720.26/4,209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.25

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