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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,218.83, 6,324.64 and 2,982.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,218.83, 6,324.64 and 2,982.35 is: 4,470.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,218.83 : 6,324.64 = 2,982.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,218.83/6,324.64 = 2,982.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,218.83x = 6,324.64 × 2,982.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,218.83x = 18,862,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,862,251.02/4,218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.97

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