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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.49, 6,445.50 and 2,215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.49, 6,445.50 and 2,215.93 is: 3,324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.49 : 6,445.50 = 2,215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.49/6,445.50 = 2,215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.49x = 6,445.50 × 2,215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.49x = 14,282,776.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282,776.82/4,296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.29

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