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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.14, 6,469.77 and 2,122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.14, 6,469.77 and 2,122.41 is: 3,184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.14 : 6,469.77 = 2,122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.14/6,469.77 = 2,122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.14x = 6,469.77 × 2,122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.14x = 13,731,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,731,504.55/4,312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.38

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