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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.64, 6,337.93 and 2,144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.64, 6,337.93 and 2,144.13 is: 3,218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.64 : 6,337.93 = 2,144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.64/6,337.93 = 2,144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.64x = 6,337.93 × 2,144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.64x = 13,589,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,589,345.85/4,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.21

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