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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.62, 6,319.77 and 2,265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.62, 6,319.77 and 2,265.54 is: 3,396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.62 : 6,319.77 = 2,265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.62/6,319.77 = 2,265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.62x = 6,319.77 × 2,265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.62x = 14,317,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,317,691.73/4,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.35

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