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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.04, 6,451.63 and 2,218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.04, 6,451.63 and 2,218.48 is: 3,330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.04 : 6,451.63 = 2,218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.04/6,451.63 = 2,218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.04x = 6,451.63 × 2,218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.04x = 14,312,812.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,312,812.12/4,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.85

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