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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.40, 6,449.10 and 1,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.40, 6,449.10 and 1,221.40 is: 1,832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.40 : 6,449.10 = 1,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.40/6,449.10 = 1,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.40x = 6,449.10 × 1,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.40x = 7,876,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,876,930.74/4,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.10

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