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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.48, 6,220.08 and 2,301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.48, 6,220.08 and 2,301.42 is: 3,449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.48 : 6,220.08 = 2,301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.48/6,220.08 = 2,301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.48x = 6,220.08 × 2,301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.48x = 14,315,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,315,016.51/4,149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.83

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