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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.59, 6,324.23 and 2,367.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.59, 6,324.23 and 2,367.06 is: 3,546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.59 : 6,324.23 = 2,367.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.59/6,324.23 = 2,367.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.59x = 6,324.23 × 2,367.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.59x = 14,969,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969,820.03/4,221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.02

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