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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.25, 6,258.22 and 2,223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.25, 6,258.22 and 2,223.82 is: 3,337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.25 : 6,258.22 = 2,223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.25/6,258.22 = 2,223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.25x = 6,258.22 × 2,223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.25x = 13,917,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,917,133.60/4,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.24

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