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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,219.79, 6,327.51 and 2,468.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,219.79, 6,327.51 and 2,468.21 is: 3,701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,219.79 : 6,327.51 = 2,468.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,219.79/6,327.51 = 2,468.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,219.79x = 6,327.51 × 2,468.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,219.79x = 15,617,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,617,591.82/4,219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.04

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