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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.94, 6,229.88 and 2,298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.94, 6,229.88 and 2,298.35 is: 3,455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.94 : 6,229.88 = 2,298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.94/6,229.88 = 2,298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.94x = 6,229.88 × 2,298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.94x = 14,318,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,318,444.70/4,143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.27

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