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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.16, 6,344.52 and 2,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.16, 6,344.52 and 2,006.48 is: 3,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.16 : 6,344.52 = 2,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.16/6,344.52 = 2,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.16x = 6,344.52 × 2,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.16x = 12,730,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,730,152.49/4,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.80

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