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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.69, 6,323.81 and 2,134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.69, 6,323.81 and 2,134.23 is: 3,201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.69 : 6,323.81 = 2,134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.69/6,323.81 = 2,134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.69x = 6,323.81 × 2,134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.69x = 13,496,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,496,454.35/4,215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.48

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