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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.71, 6,493.08 and 2,137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.71, 6,493.08 and 2,137.98 is: 3,207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.71 : 6,493.08 = 2,137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.71/6,493.08 = 2,137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.71x = 6,493.08 × 2,137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.71x = 13,882,075.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,882,075.18/4,327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.72

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