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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.23, 6,336.63 and 2,248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.23, 6,336.63 and 2,248.29 is: 3,371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.23 : 6,336.63 = 2,248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.23/6,336.63 = 2,248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.23x = 6,336.63 × 2,248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.23x = 14,246,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,246,581.86/4,225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.79

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