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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.32, 6,449.16 and 2,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.32, 6,449.16 and 2,246 is: 3,366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.32 : 6,449.16 = 2,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.32/6,449.16 = 2,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.32x = 6,449.16 × 2,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.32x = 14,484,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484,813.36/4,302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.74

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