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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.30, 6,301.65 and 2,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.30, 6,301.65 and 2,252.30 is: 3,382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.30 : 6,301.65 = 2,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.30/6,301.65 = 2,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.30x = 6,301.65 × 2,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.30x = 14,193,206.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,193,206.30/4,196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.31

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