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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.88, 6,242.49 and 2,214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.88, 6,242.49 and 2,214.62 is: 3,320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.88 : 6,242.49 = 2,214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.88/6,242.49 = 2,214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.88x = 6,242.49 × 2,214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.88x = 13,824,743.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,824,743.20/4,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.96

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