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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.34, 6,296.11 and 2,226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.34, 6,296.11 and 2,226.47 is: 3,333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.34 : 6,296.11 = 2,226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.34/6,296.11 = 2,226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.34x = 6,296.11 × 2,226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.34x = 14,018,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,062.98/4,205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.40

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