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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.67, 6,322.38 and 1,443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.67, 6,322.38 and 1,443.27 is: 2,165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.67 : 6,322.38 = 1,443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.67/6,322.38 = 1,443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.67x = 6,322.38 × 1,443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.67x = 9,124,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,124,901.38/4,214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.03

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