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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,216.33, 6,319.05 and 2,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,216.33, 6,319.05 and 2,266.30 is: 3,396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,216.33 : 6,319.05 = 2,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,216.33/6,319.05 = 2,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,216.33x = 6,319.05 × 2,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,216.33x = 14,320,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,320,863.02/4,216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.52

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