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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.82, 6,320.01 and 2,134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.82, 6,320.01 and 2,134.17 is: 3,202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.82 : 6,320.01 = 2,134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.82/6,320.01 = 2,134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.82x = 6,320.01 × 2,134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.82x = 13,488,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,488,007.44/4,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.41

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