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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.34, 6,317.53 and 2,102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.34, 6,317.53 and 2,102.60 is: 3,149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.34 : 6,317.53 = 2,102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.34/6,317.53 = 2,102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.34x = 6,317.53 × 2,102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.34x = 13,283,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,283,238.58/4,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.67

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