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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.43, 6,367.82 and 2,164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.43, 6,367.82 and 2,164.22 is: 3,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.43 : 6,367.82 = 2,164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.43/6,367.82 = 2,164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.43x = 6,367.82 × 2,164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.43x = 13,781,344.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,781,344.62/4,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.40

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