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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.55, 6,470.08 and 2,232.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.55, 6,470.08 and 2,232.77 is: 3,347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.55 : 6,470.08 = 2,232.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.55/6,470.08 = 2,232.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.55x = 6,470.08 × 2,232.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.55x = 14,446,162.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,446,162.59/4,315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.47

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