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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.21, 6,466.70 and 2,232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.21, 6,466.70 and 2,232.12 is: 3,345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.21 : 6,466.70 = 2,232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.21/6,466.70 = 2,232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.21x = 6,466.70 × 2,232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.21x = 14,434,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,434,450.40/4,314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.79

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