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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.63, 6,319.80 and 2,367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.63, 6,319.80 and 2,367.02 is: 3,549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.63 : 6,319.80 = 2,367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.63/6,319.80 = 2,367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.63x = 6,319.80 × 2,367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.63x = 14,959,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,959,093.00/4,214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.33

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