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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.44, 6,460.92 and 2,227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.44, 6,460.92 and 2,227.62 is: 3,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.44 : 6,460.92 = 2,227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.44/6,460.92 = 2,227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.44x = 6,460.92 × 2,227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.44x = 14,392,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,392,474.61/4,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.08

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