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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.45, 6,394.03 and 2,212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.45, 6,394.03 and 2,212.13 is: 3,313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.45 : 6,394.03 = 2,212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.45/6,394.03 = 2,212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.45x = 6,394.03 × 2,212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.45x = 14,144,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144,388.08/4,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.71

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