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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.48, 6,221.58 and 2,302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.48, 6,221.58 and 2,302.42 is: 3,451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.48 : 6,221.58 = 2,302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.48/6,221.58 = 2,302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.48x = 6,221.58 × 2,302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.48x = 14,324,690.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,324,690.22/4,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.33

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