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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.28, 6,217.20 and 2,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.28, 6,217.20 and 2,299.44 is: 3,443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.28 : 6,217.20 = 2,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.28/6,217.20 = 2,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.28x = 6,217.20 × 2,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.28x = 14,296,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296,078.37/4,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.78

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