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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,304.79, 6,458.40 and 2,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,304.79, 6,458.40 and 2,225.92 is: 3,339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,304.79 : 6,458.40 = 2,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,304.79/6,458.40 = 2,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,304.79x = 6,458.40 × 2,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,304.79x = 14,375,881.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,375,881.73/4,304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.51

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