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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.81, 6,337.22 and 1,146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.81, 6,337.22 and 1,146.81 is: 1,720.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.81 : 6,337.22 = 1,146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.81/6,337.22 = 1,146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.81x = 6,337.22 × 1,146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.81x = 7,267,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,601.68/4,224.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.22

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