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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.16, 6,364.74 and 2,270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.16, 6,364.74 and 2,270.58 is: 3,403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.16 : 6,364.74 = 2,270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.16/6,364.74 = 2,270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.16x = 6,364.74 × 2,270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.16x = 14,451,651.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,651.35/4,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.46

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