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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.60, 6,310.44 and 2,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.60, 6,310.44 and 2,265.12 is: 3,390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.60 : 6,310.44 = 2,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.60/6,310.44 = 2,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.60x = 6,310.44 × 2,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.60x = 14,293,903.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,293,903.85/4,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.72

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