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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.48, 6,265.56 and 2,229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.48, 6,265.56 and 2,229.84 is: 3,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.48 : 6,265.56 = 2,229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.48/6,265.56 = 2,229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.48x = 6,265.56 × 2,229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.48x = 13,971,196.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,971,196.31/4,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.81

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