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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.70, 6,223.05 and 2,201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.70, 6,223.05 and 2,201.82 is: 3,302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.70 : 6,223.05 = 2,201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.70/6,223.05 = 2,201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.70x = 6,223.05 × 2,201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.70x = 13,702,035.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,702,035.95/4,148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.73

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