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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228, 6,341.94 and 1,630.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228, 6,341.94 and 1,630.88 is: 2,446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228 : 6,341.94 = 1,630.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228/6,341.94 = 1,630.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228x = 6,341.94 × 1,630.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228x = 10,342,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342,943.11/4,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.30

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