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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.80, 6,332.10 and 2,141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.80, 6,332.10 and 2,141.08 is: 3,212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.80 : 6,332.10 = 2,141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.80/6,332.10 = 2,141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.80x = 6,332.10 × 2,141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.80x = 13,557,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,557,532.67/4,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.08

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