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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.20, 6,294.20 and 2,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.20, 6,294.20 and 2,247 is: 3,371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.20 : 6,294.20 = 2,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.20/6,294.20 = 2,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.20x = 6,294.20 × 2,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.20x = 14,143,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,143,067.40/4,195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.25

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