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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.76, 6,464.64 and 2,228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.76, 6,464.64 and 2,228.70 is: 3,343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.76 : 6,464.64 = 2,228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.76/6,464.64 = 2,228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.76x = 6,464.64 × 2,228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.76x = 14,407,743.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,743.17/4,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.05

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