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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.83, 6,455.05 and 2,225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.83, 6,455.05 and 2,225.71 is: 3,335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.83 : 6,455.05 = 2,225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.83/6,455.05 = 2,225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.83x = 6,455.05 × 2,225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.83x = 14,367,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,367,071.84/4,306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.88

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