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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.94, 6,336.72 and 2,145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.94, 6,336.72 and 2,145.18 is: 3,215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.94 : 6,336.72 = 2,145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.94/6,336.72 = 2,145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.94x = 6,336.72 × 2,145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.94x = 13,593,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,593,405.01/4,226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.90

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