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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.90, 6,316.38 and 1,437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.90, 6,316.38 and 1,437.64 is: 2,156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.90 : 6,316.38 = 1,437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.90/6,316.38 = 1,437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.90x = 6,316.38 × 1,437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.90x = 9,080,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,080,680.54/4,210.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.47

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