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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.98, 6,335.96 and 2,249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.98, 6,335.96 and 2,249.39 is: 3,373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.98 : 6,335.96 = 2,249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.98/6,335.96 = 2,249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.98x = 6,335.96 × 2,249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.98x = 14,252,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252,049.66/4,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.28

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