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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.96, 6,467.82 and 2,232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.96, 6,467.82 and 2,232.87 is: 3,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.96 : 6,467.82 = 2,232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.96/6,467.82 = 2,232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.96x = 6,467.82 × 2,232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.96x = 14,441,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,441,801.24/4,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.91

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