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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.47, 6,326.70 and 2,271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.47, 6,326.70 and 2,271.38 is: 3,404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.47 : 6,326.70 = 2,271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.47/6,326.70 = 2,271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.47x = 6,326.70 × 2,271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.47x = 14,370,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,370,339.85/4,221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.11

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