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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.78, 6,446.37 and 2,217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.78, 6,446.37 and 2,217.54 is: 3,326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.78 : 6,446.37 = 2,217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.78/6,446.37 = 2,217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.78x = 6,446.37 × 2,217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.78x = 14,295,083.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,295,083.33/4,296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.93

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