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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.43, 6,439.91 and 2,214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.43, 6,439.91 and 2,214.54 is: 3,320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.43 : 6,439.91 = 2,214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.43/6,439.91 = 2,214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.43x = 6,439.91 × 2,214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.43x = 14,261,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261,427.22/4,295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.14

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