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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.42, 6,334.49 and 2,141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.42, 6,334.49 and 2,141.86 is: 3,214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.42 : 6,334.49 = 2,141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.42/6,334.49 = 2,141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.42x = 6,334.49 × 2,141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.42x = 13,567,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,567,590.75/4,220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.75

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