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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,227.76, 6,332.39 and 2,144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,227.76, 6,332.39 and 2,144.19 is: 3,211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,227.76 : 6,332.39 = 2,144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,227.76/6,332.39 = 2,144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,227.76x = 6,332.39 × 2,144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,227.76x = 13,577,836.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,577,836.59/4,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.59

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