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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.22, 6,444.96 and 2,456.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.22, 6,444.96 and 2,456.85 is: 3,677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.22 : 6,444.96 = 2,456.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.22/6,444.96 = 2,456.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.22x = 6,444.96 × 2,456.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.22x = 15,834,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,834,299.98/4,306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.08

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