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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.96, 6,245.40 and 2,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.96, 6,245.40 and 2,214.80 is: 3,322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.96 : 6,245.40 = 2,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.96/6,245.40 = 2,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.96x = 6,245.40 × 2,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.96x = 13,832,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,832,311.92/4,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.71

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