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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.27, 6,322.08 and 1,441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.27, 6,322.08 and 1,441.71 is: 2,162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.27 : 6,322.08 = 1,441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.27/6,322.08 = 1,441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.27x = 6,322.08 × 1,441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.27x = 9,114,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,114,605.96/4,215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.28

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