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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.55, 6,334.65 and 2,247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.55, 6,334.65 and 2,247.83 is: 3,373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.55 : 6,334.65 = 2,247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.55/6,334.65 = 2,247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.55x = 6,334.65 × 2,247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.55x = 14,239,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,239,184.64/4,220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.78

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