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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.97, 6,458.91 and 2,223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.97, 6,458.91 and 2,223.51 is: 3,338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.97 : 6,458.91 = 2,223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.97/6,458.91 = 2,223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.97x = 6,458.91 × 2,223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.97x = 14,361,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,361,450.97/4,301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.34

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