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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.48, 6,449.86 and 1,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.48, 6,449.86 and 1,221.40 is: 1,832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.48 : 6,449.86 = 1,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.48/6,449.86 = 1,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.48x = 6,449.86 × 1,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.48x = 7,877,859.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,877,859.00/4,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.28

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