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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.91, 6,459.66 and 2,228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.91, 6,459.66 and 2,228.79 is: 3,338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.91 : 6,459.66 = 2,228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.91/6,459.66 = 2,228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.91x = 6,459.66 × 2,228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.91x = 14,397,225.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,397,225.61/4,311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.94

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