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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,219.96, 6,316.62 and 2,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,219.96, 6,316.62 and 2,366.68 is: 3,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,219.96 : 6,316.62 = 2,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,219.96/6,316.62 = 2,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,219.96x = 6,316.62 × 2,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,219.96x = 14,949,418.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,949,418.22/4,219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.55

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