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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.83, 6,492.20 and 2,134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.83, 6,492.20 and 2,134.45 is: 3,201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.83 : 6,492.20 = 2,134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.83/6,492.20 = 2,134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.83x = 6,492.20 × 2,134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.83x = 13,857,276.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,857,276.29/4,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.90

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