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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.21, 6,302.16 and 2,254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.21, 6,302.16 and 2,254.21 is: 3,383.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.21 : 6,302.16 = 2,254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.21/6,302.16 = 2,254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.21x = 6,302.16 × 2,254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.21x = 14,206,392.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,206,392.09/4,198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.92

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