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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.66, 6,315.39 and 2,361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.66, 6,315.39 and 2,361.15 is: 3,537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.66 : 6,315.39 = 2,361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.66/6,315.39 = 2,361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.66x = 6,315.39 × 2,361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.66x = 14,911,583.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,911,583.10/4,215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.19

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