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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.72, 6,322.08 and 2,139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.72, 6,322.08 and 2,139.26 is: 3,206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.72 : 6,322.08 = 2,139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.72/6,322.08 = 2,139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.72x = 6,322.08 × 2,139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.72x = 13,524,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,524,572.86/4,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.61

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