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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.30, 6,331.06 and 1,447.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.30, 6,331.06 and 1,447.67 is: 2,171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.30 : 6,331.06 = 1,447.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.30/6,331.06 = 1,447.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.30x = 6,331.06 × 1,447.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.30x = 9,165,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,165,303.27/4,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.72

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