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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.27, 6,325.71 and 1,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.27, 6,325.71 and 1,444.19 is: 2,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.27 : 6,325.71 = 1,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.27/6,325.71 = 1,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.27x = 6,325.71 × 1,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.27x = 9,135,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,135,495.50/4,217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.21

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