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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.20, 6,441.72 and 2,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.20, 6,441.72 and 2,245.88 is: 3,362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.20 : 6,441.72 = 2,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.20/6,441.72 = 2,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.20x = 6,441.72 × 2,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.20x = 14,467,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,467,330.11/4,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.77

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