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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.84, 6,474.80 and 2,237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.84, 6,474.80 and 2,237.08 is: 3,358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.84 : 6,474.80 = 2,237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.84/6,474.80 = 2,237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.84x = 6,474.80 × 2,237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.84x = 14,484,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484,645.58/4,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.49

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