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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.89, 6,482.90 and 2,211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.89, 6,482.90 and 2,211.02 is: 3,319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.89 : 6,482.90 = 2,211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.89/6,482.90 = 2,211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.89x = 6,482.90 × 2,211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.89x = 14,333,826.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,333,826.71/4,317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.64

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