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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.83, 6,462.89 and 2,122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.83, 6,462.89 and 2,122.10 is: 3,180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.83 : 6,462.89 = 2,122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.83/6,462.89 = 2,122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.83x = 6,462.89 × 2,122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.83x = 13,714,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,714,888.14/4,311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.76

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