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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.02, 6,421.06 and 2,199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.02, 6,421.06 and 2,199.48 is: 3,301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.02 : 6,421.06 = 2,199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.02/6,421.06 = 2,199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.02x = 6,421.06 × 2,199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.02x = 14,122,993.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,122,993.05/4,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.29

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