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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.43, 6,441.40 and 2,215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.43, 6,441.40 and 2,215.54 is: 3,321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.43 : 6,441.40 = 2,215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.43/6,441.40 = 2,215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.43x = 6,441.40 × 2,215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.43x = 14,271,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,271,179.36/4,296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.64

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