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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,216.65, 6,325.24 and 2,481.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,216.65, 6,325.24 and 2,481.63 is: 3,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,216.65 : 6,325.24 = 2,481.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,216.65/6,325.24 = 2,481.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,216.65x = 6,325.24 × 2,481.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,216.65x = 15,696,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,696,905.34/4,216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.60

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