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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.42, 6,837.90 and 2,215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.42, 6,837.90 and 2,215.81 is: 3,322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.42 : 6,837.90 = 2,215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.42/6,837.90 = 2,215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.42x = 6,837.90 × 2,215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.42x = 15,151,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,487.20/4,560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.39

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