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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.15, 6,391.44 and 2,071.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.15, 6,391.44 and 2,071.25 is: 3,102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.15 : 6,391.44 = 2,071.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.15/6,391.44 = 2,071.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.15x = 6,391.44 × 2,071.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.15x = 13,238,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,238,270.10/4,267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.37

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