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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,232.15, 6,338.97 and 2,148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,232.15, 6,338.97 and 2,148.56 is: 3,218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,232.15 : 6,338.97 = 2,148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,232.15/6,338.97 = 2,148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,232.15x = 6,338.97 × 2,148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,232.15x = 13,619,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,619,657.38/4,232.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.14

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