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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.60, 6,335.98 and 2,252.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.60, 6,335.98 and 2,252.13 is: 3,374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.60 : 6,335.98 = 2,252.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.60/6,335.98 = 2,252.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.60x = 6,335.98 × 2,252.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.60x = 14,269,447.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,447.30/4,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.51

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