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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.45, 6,283.52 and 2,217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.45, 6,283.52 and 2,217.14 is: 3,324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.45 : 6,283.52 = 2,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.45/6,283.52 = 2,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.45x = 6,283.52 × 2,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.45x = 13,931,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,931,464.78/4,190.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.58

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