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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,218.50, 6,322.96 and 2,571.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,218.50, 6,322.96 and 2,571.42 is: 3,854.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,218.50 : 6,322.96 = 2,571.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,218.50/6,322.96 = 2,571.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,218.50x = 6,322.96 × 2,571.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,218.50x = 16,258,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,258,985.80/4,218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.21

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