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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.42, 6,151.42 and 2,230.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.42, 6,151.42 and 2,230.21 is: 3,342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.42 : 6,151.42 = 2,230.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.42/6,151.42 = 2,230.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.42x = 6,151.42 × 2,230.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.42x = 13,718,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,718,958.40/4,104.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.48

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