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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,103.42, 6,149.93 and 2,229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,103.42, 6,149.93 and 2,229.21 is: 3,340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,103.42 : 6,149.93 = 2,229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,103.42/6,149.93 = 2,229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,103.42x = 6,149.93 × 2,229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,103.42x = 13,709,474.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,709,474.31/4,103.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.99

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