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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.62, 6,443.04 and 2,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.62, 6,443.04 and 2,217.80 is: 3,325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.62 : 6,443.04 = 2,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.62/6,443.04 = 2,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.62x = 6,443.04 × 2,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.62x = 14,289,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,289,374.11/4,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.72

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