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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.28, 6,218.82 and 2,170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.28, 6,218.82 and 2,170.33 is: 3,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.28 : 6,218.82 = 2,170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.28/6,218.82 = 2,170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.28x = 6,218.82 × 2,170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.28x = 13,496,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,496,849.66/4,143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.53

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