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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,218.97, 6,329.33 and 2,111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,218.97, 6,329.33 and 2,111.69 is: 3,167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,218.97 : 6,329.33 = 2,111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,218.97/6,329.33 = 2,111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,218.97x = 6,329.33 × 2,111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,218.97x = 13,365,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,365,551.22/4,218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.97

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