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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.85, 6,327.60 and 2,137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.85, 6,327.60 and 2,137.30 is: 3,207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.85 : 6,327.60 = 2,137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.85/6,327.60 = 2,137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.85x = 6,327.60 × 2,137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.85x = 13,523,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,523,979.48/4,215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.89

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