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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.13, 6,481.77 and 2,210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.13, 6,481.77 and 2,210.27 is: 3,318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.13 : 6,481.77 = 2,210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.13/6,481.77 = 2,210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.13x = 6,481.77 × 2,210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.13x = 14,326,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,326,469.97/4,317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.52

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