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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.18, 6,329.91 and 2,271.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.18, 6,329.91 and 2,271.29 is: 3,404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.18 : 6,329.91 = 2,271.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.18/6,329.91 = 2,271.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.18x = 6,329.91 × 2,271.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.18x = 14,377,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377,029.63/4,223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.31

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