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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.84, 6,351.57 and 2,126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.84, 6,351.57 and 2,126.58 is: 3,190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.84 : 6,351.57 = 2,126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.84/6,351.57 = 2,126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.84x = 6,351.57 × 2,126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.84x = 13,507,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,507,121.73/4,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.28

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