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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,313.97, 6,470.46 and 2,232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,313.97, 6,470.46 and 2,232.81 is: 3,348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,313.97 : 6,470.46 = 2,232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,313.97/6,470.46 = 2,232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,313.97x = 6,470.46 × 2,232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,313.97x = 14,447,307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,447,307.79/4,313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.96

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