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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.93, 6,442.16 and 2,216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.93, 6,442.16 and 2,216.04 is: 3,322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.93 : 6,442.16 = 2,216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.93/6,442.16 = 2,216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.93x = 6,442.16 × 2,216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.93x = 14,276,073.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,276,073.17/4,296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.39

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