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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.48, 6,452.20 and 2,218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.48, 6,452.20 and 2,218.98 is: 3,331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.48 : 6,452.20 = 2,218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.48/6,452.20 = 2,218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.48x = 6,452.20 × 2,218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.48x = 14,317,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,317,259.40/4,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.55

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