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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.03, 6,453.88 and 2,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.03, 6,453.88 and 2,226.96 is: 3,337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.03 : 6,453.88 = 2,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.03/6,453.88 = 2,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.03x = 6,453.88 × 2,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.03x = 14,372,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372,527.04/4,306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.77

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