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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.48, 6,213.87 and 2,298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.48, 6,213.87 and 2,298.42 is: 3,444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.48 : 6,213.87 = 2,298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.48/6,213.87 = 2,298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.48x = 6,213.87 × 2,298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.48x = 14,282,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282,083.09/4,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.39

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