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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.90, 6,329.56 and 2,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.90, 6,329.56 and 2,462.70 is: 3,697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.90 : 6,329.56 = 2,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.90/6,329.56 = 2,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.90x = 6,329.56 × 2,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.90x = 15,587,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,587,807.41/4,215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.39

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