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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,328.10, 6,498.16 and 2,221.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,328.10, 6,498.16 and 2,221.23 is: 3,334.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,328.10 : 6,498.16 = 2,221.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,328.10/6,498.16 = 2,221.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,328.10x = 6,498.16 × 2,221.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,328.10x = 14,433,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,433,881.00/4,328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.92

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