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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.60, 6,237.90 and 2,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.60, 6,237.90 and 2,214.60 is: 3,321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.60 : 6,237.90 = 2,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.60/6,237.90 = 2,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.60x = 6,237.90 × 2,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.60x = 13,814,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,814,453.34/4,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.90

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