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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.54, 6,466.56 and 2,229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.54, 6,466.56 and 2,229.98 is: 3,345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.54 : 6,466.56 = 2,229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.54/6,466.56 = 2,229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.54x = 6,466.56 × 2,229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.54x = 14,420,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,420,299.47/4,310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.36

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