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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.96, 6,458.92 and 2,223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.96, 6,458.92 and 2,223.50 is: 3,338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.96 : 6,458.92 = 2,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.96/6,458.92 = 2,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.96x = 6,458.92 × 2,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.96x = 14,361,370.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361,370.77/4,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.34

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