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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.40, 6,324.46 and 2,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.40, 6,324.46 and 2,133.24 is: 3,199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.40 : 6,324.46 = 2,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.40/6,324.46 = 2,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.40x = 6,324.46 × 2,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.40x = 13,491,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,491,591.05/4,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.03

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