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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.40, 9,222.60 and 2,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.40, 9,222.60 and 2,253.20 is: 3,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.40 : 9,222.60 = 2,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.40/9,222.60 = 2,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.40x = 9,222.60 × 2,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.40x = 20,780,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,780,362.32/6,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.80

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