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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,213.54, 6,321.66 and 2,458.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,213.54, 6,321.66 and 2,458.18 is: 3,688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,213.54 : 6,321.66 = 2,458.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,213.54/6,321.66 = 2,458.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,213.54x = 6,321.66 × 2,458.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,213.54x = 15,539,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,539,778.18/4,213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.06

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