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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.40, 6,246.18 and 2,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.40, 6,246.18 and 2,214 is: 3,321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.40 : 6,246.18 = 2,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.40/6,246.18 = 2,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.40x = 6,246.18 × 2,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.40x = 13,829,042.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,829,042.52/4,163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.57

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