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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.94, 6,229.74 and 2,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.94, 6,229.74 and 2,204.30 is: 3,307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.94 : 6,229.74 = 2,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.94/6,229.74 = 2,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.94x = 6,229.74 × 2,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.94x = 13,732,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,732,184.73/4,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.41

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