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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.50, 6,215.37 and 2,295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.50, 6,215.37 and 2,295.22 is: 3,445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.50 : 6,215.37 = 2,295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.50/6,215.37 = 2,295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.50x = 6,215.37 × 2,295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.50x = 14,265,641.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,265,641.53/4,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.39

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