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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.48, 6,333.90 and 2,141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.48, 6,333.90 and 2,141.62 is: 3,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.48 : 6,333.90 = 2,141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.48/6,333.90 = 2,141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.48x = 6,333.90 × 2,141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.48x = 13,564,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,564,806.92/4,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.24

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