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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.81, 6,371.09 and 2,166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.81, 6,371.09 and 2,166.30 is: 3,251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.81 : 6,371.09 = 2,166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.81/6,371.09 = 2,166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.81x = 6,371.09 × 2,166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.81x = 13,801,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,801,681.44/4,244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.43

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