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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.21, 6,843.51 and 2,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.21, 6,843.51 and 2,224.14 is: 3,336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.21 : 6,843.51 = 2,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.21/6,843.51 = 2,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.21x = 6,843.51 × 2,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.21x = 15,220,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220,924.33/4,562.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.31

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