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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.89, 6,381.50 and 2,200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.89, 6,381.50 and 2,200.89 is: 3,302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.89 : 6,381.50 = 2,200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.89/6,381.50 = 2,200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.89x = 6,381.50 × 2,200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.89x = 14,044,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,044,968.53/4,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.45

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