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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,218.51, 6,328.56 and 2,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,218.51, 6,328.56 and 2,111.27 is: 3,167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,218.51 : 6,328.56 = 2,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,218.51/6,328.56 = 2,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,218.51x = 6,328.56 × 2,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,218.51x = 13,361,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,361,275.15/4,218.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.29

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