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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,164.44, 6,244.48 and 2,312.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,164.44, 6,244.48 and 2,312.78 is: 3,467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,164.44 : 6,244.48 = 2,312.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,164.44/6,244.48 = 2,312.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,164.44x = 6,244.48 × 2,312.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,164.44x = 14,442,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,442,108.45/4,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.96

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