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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.95, 6,328.19 and 2,141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.95, 6,328.19 and 2,141.38 is: 3,207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.95 : 6,328.19 = 2,141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.95/6,328.19 = 2,141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.95x = 6,328.19 × 2,141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.95x = 13,551,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,551,059.50/4,224.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.39

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