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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.45, 6,398.59 and 2,217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.45, 6,398.59 and 2,217.13 is: 3,319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.45 : 6,398.59 = 2,217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.45/6,398.59 = 2,217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.45x = 6,398.59 × 2,217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.45x = 14,186,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186,505.85/4,273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.68

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