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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.84, 6,340.86 and 2,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.84, 6,340.86 and 2,277.96 is: 3,417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.84 : 6,340.86 = 2,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.84/6,340.86 = 2,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.84x = 6,340.86 × 2,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.84x = 14,444,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,444,225.45/4,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.26

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