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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.60, 6,325.39 and 2,270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.60, 6,325.39 and 2,270.51 is: 3,402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.60 : 6,325.39 = 2,270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.60/6,325.39 = 2,270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.60x = 6,325.39 × 2,270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.60x = 14,361,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361,823.95/4,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.80

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