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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.82, 6,304.59 and 2,255.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.82, 6,304.59 and 2,255.82 is: 3,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.82 : 6,304.59 = 2,255.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.82/6,304.59 = 2,255.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.82x = 6,304.59 × 2,255.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.82x = 14,222,020.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,222,020.21/4,199.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.34

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