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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.44, 6,226.22 and 2,303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.44, 6,226.22 and 2,303.96 is: 3,450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.44 : 6,226.22 = 2,303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.44/6,226.22 = 2,303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.44x = 6,226.22 × 2,303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.44x = 14,344,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,344,930.70/4,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.43

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