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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.46, 6,319.77 and 2,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.46, 6,319.77 and 2,266.14 is: 3,398.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.46 : 6,319.77 = 2,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.46/6,319.77 = 2,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.46x = 6,319.77 × 2,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.46x = 14,321,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,321,483.59/4,214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.18

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