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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.55, 6,220.89 and 2,200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.55, 6,220.89 and 2,200.23 is: 3,299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.55 : 6,220.89 = 2,200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.55/6,220.89 = 2,200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.55x = 6,220.89 × 2,200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.55x = 13,687,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,687,388.80/4,148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.32

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