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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.29, 6,464.69 and 2,228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.29, 6,464.69 and 2,228.73 is: 3,343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.29 : 6,464.69 = 2,228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.29/6,464.69 = 2,228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.29x = 6,464.69 × 2,228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.29x = 14,408,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,408,048.54/4,309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.49

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