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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.38, 6,235.74 and 2,210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.38, 6,235.74 and 2,210.12 is: 3,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.38 : 6,235.74 = 2,210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.38/6,235.74 = 2,210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.38x = 6,235.74 × 2,210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.38x = 13,781,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,781,733.69/4,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.21

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