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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.76, 6,300.72 and 2,249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.76, 6,300.72 and 2,249.28 is: 3,374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.76 : 6,300.72 = 2,249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.76/6,300.72 = 2,249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.76x = 6,300.72 × 2,249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.76x = 14,172,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172,083.48/4,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.50

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