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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.92, 6,220.80 and 2,301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.92, 6,220.80 and 2,301.92 is: 3,450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.92 : 6,220.80 = 2,301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.92/6,220.80 = 2,301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.92x = 6,220.80 × 2,301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.92x = 14,319,783.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,319,783.94/4,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.62

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