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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,279.24, 6,414.69 and 2,200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,279.24, 6,414.69 and 2,200.24 is: 3,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,279.24 : 6,414.69 = 2,200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,279.24/6,414.69 = 2,200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,279.24x = 6,414.69 × 2,200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,279.24x = 14,113,857.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,113,857.53/4,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.22

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