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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.21, 6,221.33 and 2,301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.21, 6,221.33 and 2,301.36 is: 3,449.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.21 : 6,221.33 = 2,301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.21/6,221.33 = 2,301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.21x = 6,221.33 × 2,301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.21x = 14,317,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,317,508.50/4,151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.00

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