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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.32, 6,338.88 and 2,146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.32, 6,338.88 and 2,146.32 is: 3,219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.32 : 6,338.88 = 2,146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.32/6,338.88 = 2,146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.32x = 6,338.88 × 2,146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.32x = 13,605,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,605,264.92/4,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.94

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