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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.82, 6,391.59 and 2,210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.82, 6,391.59 and 2,210.50 is: 3,311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.82 : 6,391.59 = 2,210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.82/6,391.59 = 2,210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.82x = 6,391.59 × 2,210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.82x = 14,128,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,128,609.70/4,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.27

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