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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,213.76, 6,316.96 and 2,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,213.76, 6,316.96 and 2,131.04 is: 3,194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,213.76 : 6,316.96 = 2,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,213.76/6,316.96 = 2,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,213.76x = 6,316.96 × 2,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,213.76x = 13,461,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,461,694.44/4,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.70

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