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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.32, 6,440.34 and 2,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.32, 6,440.34 and 2,243 is: 3,359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.32 : 6,440.34 = 2,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.32/6,440.34 = 2,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.32x = 6,440.34 × 2,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.32x = 14,445,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,445,682.62/4,299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.99

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