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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.28, 6,445.62 and 2,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.28, 6,445.62 and 2,217.04 is: 3,326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.28 : 6,445.62 = 2,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.28/6,445.62 = 2,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.28x = 6,445.62 × 2,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.28x = 14,290,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,290,197.36/4,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.18

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