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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,307.83, 6,456.55 and 2,226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,307.83, 6,456.55 and 2,226.71 is: 3,337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,307.83 : 6,456.55 = 2,226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,307.83/6,456.55 = 2,226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,307.83x = 6,456.55 × 2,226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,307.83x = 14,376,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,376,853.32/4,307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.38

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