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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.78, 6,330.51 and 2,248.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.78, 6,330.51 and 2,248.53 is: 3,371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.78 : 6,330.51 = 2,248.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.78/6,330.51 = 2,248.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.78x = 6,330.51 × 2,248.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.78x = 14,234,341.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,341.65/4,221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.64

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