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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.28, 6,366.12 and 2,296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.28, 6,366.12 and 2,296.96 is: 3,444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.28 : 6,366.12 = 2,296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.28/6,366.12 = 2,296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.28x = 6,366.12 × 2,296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.28x = 14,622,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622,723.00/4,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.47

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