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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,219.40, 6,329.86 and 2,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,219.40, 6,329.86 and 2,112.12 is: 3,168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,219.40 : 6,329.86 = 2,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,219.40/6,329.86 = 2,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,219.40x = 6,329.86 × 2,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,219.40x = 13,369,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,369,423.90/4,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.56

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