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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.74, 6,446.27 and 2,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.74, 6,446.27 and 2,223.92 is: 3,328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.74 : 6,446.27 = 2,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.74/6,446.27 = 2,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.74x = 6,446.27 × 2,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.74x = 14,335,945.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,335,945.43/4,306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.72

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