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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.20, 6,217.56 and 2,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.20, 6,217.56 and 2,297.16 is: 3,443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.20 : 6,217.56 = 2,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.20/6,217.56 = 2,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.20x = 6,217.56 × 2,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.20x = 14,282,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282,730.13/4,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.95

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