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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.46, 6,458.16 and 2,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.46, 6,458.16 and 2,223 is: 3,337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.46 : 6,458.16 = 2,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.46/6,458.16 = 2,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.46x = 6,458.16 × 2,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.46x = 14,356,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,356,489.68/4,301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.59

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