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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,227.93, 6,338.70 and 2,146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,227.93, 6,338.70 and 2,146.95 is: 3,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,227.93 : 6,338.70 = 2,146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,227.93/6,338.70 = 2,146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,227.93x = 6,338.70 × 2,146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,227.93x = 13,608,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,608,871.97/4,227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.80

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