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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.67, 6,446.19 and 2,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.67, 6,446.19 and 2,217.76 is: 3,324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.67 : 6,446.19 = 2,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.67/6,446.19 = 2,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.67x = 6,446.19 × 2,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.67x = 14,296,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296,102.33/4,300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.16

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