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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,213.80, 6,321.33 and 2,264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,213.80, 6,321.33 and 2,264.94 is: 3,397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,213.80 : 6,321.33 = 2,264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,213.80/6,321.33 = 2,264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,213.80x = 6,321.33 × 2,264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,213.80x = 14,317,433.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,317,433.17/4,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.75

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