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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.19, 6,316.74 and 1,902.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.19, 6,316.74 and 1,902.69 is: 2,854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.19 : 6,316.74 = 1,902.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.19/6,316.74 = 1,902.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.19x = 6,316.74 × 1,902.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.19x = 12,018,798.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,018,798.03/4,211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.01

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