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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.58, 6,318.74 and 2,021.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.58, 6,318.74 and 2,021.22 is: 3,030.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.58 : 6,318.74 = 2,021.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.58/6,318.74 = 2,021.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.58x = 6,318.74 × 2,021.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.58x = 12,771,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,771,563.66/4,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.33

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