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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,229.40, 6,348.90 and 2,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,229.40, 6,348.90 and 2,280.60 is: 3,423.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,229.40 : 6,348.90 = 2,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,229.40/6,348.90 = 2,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,229.40x = 6,348.90 × 2,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,229.40x = 14,479,301.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,479,301.34/4,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.49

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