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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.63, 6,321.94 and 2,341.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.63, 6,321.94 and 2,341.71 is: 3,512.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.63 : 6,321.94 = 2,341.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.63/6,321.94 = 2,341.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.63x = 6,321.94 × 2,341.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.63x = 14,804,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,804,118.51/4,214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.56

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