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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.31, 6,323.26 and 2,134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.31, 6,323.26 and 2,134.66 is: 3,204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.31 : 6,323.26 = 2,134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.31/6,323.26 = 2,134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.31x = 6,323.26 × 2,134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.31x = 13,498,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,498,010.19/4,212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.42

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