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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.36, 6,465.42 and 2,121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.36, 6,465.42 and 2,121.12 is: 3,180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.36 : 6,465.42 = 2,121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.36/6,465.42 = 2,121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.36x = 6,465.42 × 2,121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.36x = 13,713,931.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,713,931.67/4,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.88

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