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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.32, 6,047.46 and 2,299.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.32, 6,047.46 and 2,299.56 is: 3,447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.32 : 6,047.46 = 2,299.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.32/6,047.46 = 2,299.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.32x = 6,047.46 × 2,299.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.32x = 13,906,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,906,497.12/4,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.90

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