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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.82, 6,325.16 and 1,443.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.82, 6,325.16 and 1,443.71 is: 2,165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.82 : 6,325.16 = 1,443.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.82/6,325.16 = 1,443.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.82x = 6,325.16 × 1,443.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.82x = 9,131,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,131,657.90/4,217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.02

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