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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.20, 6,300.66 and 2,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.20, 6,300.66 and 2,253.20 is: 3,382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.20 : 6,300.66 = 2,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.20/6,300.66 = 2,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.20x = 6,300.66 × 2,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.20x = 14,196,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,196,615.61/4,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.41

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