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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.48, 6,368.22 and 2,296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.48, 6,368.22 and 2,296.62 is: 3,444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.48 : 6,368.22 = 2,296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.48/6,368.22 = 2,296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.48x = 6,368.22 × 2,296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.48x = 14,625,381.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,625,381.42/4,245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.93

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