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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.35, 6,459.24 and 2,229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.35, 6,459.24 and 2,229.46 is: 3,341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.35 : 6,459.24 = 2,229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.35/6,459.24 = 2,229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.35x = 6,459.24 × 2,229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.35x = 14,400,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,400,617.21/4,309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.71

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