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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.25, 6,322.86 and 2,366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.25, 6,322.86 and 2,366.38 is: 3,549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.25 : 6,322.86 = 2,366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.25/6,322.86 = 2,366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.25x = 6,322.86 × 2,366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.25x = 14,962,289.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,962,289.45/4,215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.56

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