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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.28, 6,215.70 and 2,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.28, 6,215.70 and 2,298.44 is: 3,442.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.28 : 6,215.70 = 2,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.28/6,215.70 = 2,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.28x = 6,215.70 × 2,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.28x = 14,286,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286,413.51/4,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.28

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