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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,303.85, 6,451.14 and 2,223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,303.85, 6,451.14 and 2,223.29 is: 3,332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,303.85 : 6,451.14 = 2,223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,303.85/6,451.14 = 2,223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,303.85x = 6,451.14 × 2,223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,303.85x = 14,342,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,722.79/4,303.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.54

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