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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.05, 6,335.40 and 2,248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.05, 6,335.40 and 2,248.33 is: 3,374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.05 : 6,335.40 = 2,248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.05/6,335.40 = 2,248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.05x = 6,335.40 × 2,248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.05x = 14,244,069.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,244,069.88/4,221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.53

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