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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.68, 6,459.04 and 2,229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.68, 6,459.04 and 2,229.29 is: 3,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.68 : 6,459.04 = 2,229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.68/6,459.04 = 2,229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.68x = 6,459.04 × 2,229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.68x = 14,399,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,399,073.28/4,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.10

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