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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.42, 6,250.77 and 2,219.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.42, 6,250.77 and 2,219.13 is: 3,326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.42 : 6,250.77 = 2,219.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.42/6,250.77 = 2,219.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.42x = 6,250.77 × 2,219.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.42x = 13,871,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,871,271.23/4,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.11

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