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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.01, 6,331.82 and 2,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.01, 6,331.82 and 2,250.32 is: 3,372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.01 : 6,331.82 = 2,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.01/6,331.82 = 2,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.01x = 6,331.82 × 2,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.01x = 14,248,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,248,578.27/4,225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.44

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