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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,307.58, 6,456.75 and 2,227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,307.58, 6,456.75 and 2,227.03 is: 3,338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,307.58 : 6,456.75 = 2,227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,307.58/6,456.75 = 2,227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,307.58x = 6,456.75 × 2,227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,307.58x = 14,379,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379,375.95/4,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.16

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