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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.06, 6,445.02 and 2,448.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.06, 6,445.02 and 2,448.26 is: 3,673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.06 : 6,445.02 = 2,448.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.06/6,445.02 = 2,448.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.06x = 6,445.02 × 2,448.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.06x = 15,779,084.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,779,084.67/4,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.78

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