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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.76, 6,338.40 and 2,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.76, 6,338.40 and 2,248.32 is: 3,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.76 : 6,338.40 = 2,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.76/6,338.40 = 2,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.76x = 6,338.40 × 2,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.76x = 14,250,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,751.49/4,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.35

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