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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.88, 6,447.86 and 2,217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.88, 6,447.86 and 2,217.36 is: 3,328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.88 : 6,447.86 = 2,217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.88/6,447.86 = 2,217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.88x = 6,447.86 × 2,217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.88x = 14,297,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,297,226.85/4,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.13

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