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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.43, 6,220.06 and 2,296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.43, 6,220.06 and 2,296.62 is: 3,442.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.43 : 6,220.06 = 2,296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.43/6,220.06 = 2,296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.43x = 6,220.06 × 2,296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.43x = 14,285,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,285,108.46/4,149.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.67

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