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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.34, 6,448.89 and 2,221.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.34, 6,448.89 and 2,221.79 is: 3,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.34 : 6,448.89 = 2,221.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.34/6,448.89 = 2,221.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.34x = 6,448.89 × 2,221.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.34x = 14,328,055.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,328,055.40/4,302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.30

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