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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.75, 6,223.91 and 2,298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.75, 6,223.91 and 2,298.62 is: 3,449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.75 : 6,223.91 = 2,298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.75/6,223.91 = 2,298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.75x = 6,223.91 × 2,298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.75x = 14,306,361.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,306,361.39/4,147.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.19

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