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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.70, 6,317.55 and 2,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.70, 6,317.55 and 2,802.30 is: 4,203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.70 : 6,317.55 = 2,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.70/6,317.55 = 2,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.70x = 6,317.55 × 2,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.70x = 17,703,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,703,670.37/4,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.45

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