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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.97, 6,465.96 and 2,229.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.97, 6,465.96 and 2,229.81 is: 3,344.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.97 : 6,465.96 = 2,229.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.97/6,465.96 = 2,229.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.97x = 6,465.96 × 2,229.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.97x = 14,417,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,417,862.27/4,310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.46

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