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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.45, 6,397.03 and 2,214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.45, 6,397.03 and 2,214.13 is: 3,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.45 : 6,397.03 = 2,214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.45/6,397.03 = 2,214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.45x = 6,397.03 × 2,214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.45x = 14,163,856.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,163,856.03/4,270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.71

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