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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.87, 6,440.59 and 2,217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.87, 6,440.59 and 2,217.02 is: 3,323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.87 : 6,440.59 = 2,217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.87/6,440.59 = 2,217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.87x = 6,440.59 × 2,217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.87x = 14,278,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,278,927.40/4,296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.10

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