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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,218.66, 6,319.88 and 2,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,218.66, 6,319.88 and 2,364.14 is: 3,541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,218.66 : 6,319.88 = 2,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,218.66/6,319.88 = 2,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,218.66x = 6,319.88 × 2,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,218.66x = 14,941,081.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,941,081.10/4,218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.67

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