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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,216.80, 6,324.62 and 2,317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,216.80, 6,324.62 and 2,317.72 is: 3,476.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,216.80 : 6,324.62 = 2,317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,216.80/6,324.62 = 2,317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,216.80x = 6,324.62 × 2,317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,216.80x = 14,658,689.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,658,689.62/4,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.26

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