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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.52, 6,258.56 and 2,222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.52, 6,258.56 and 2,222.25 is: 3,334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.52 : 6,258.56 = 2,222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.52/6,258.56 = 2,222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.52x = 6,258.56 × 2,222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.52x = 13,908,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,908,073.85/4,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.06

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