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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,213.71, 6,315.25 and 2,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,213.71, 6,315.25 and 2,134.24 is: 3,198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,213.71 : 6,315.25 = 2,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,213.71/6,315.25 = 2,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,213.71x = 6,315.25 × 2,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,213.71x = 13,478,259.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,478,259.16/4,213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.67

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