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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.84, 6,469.44 and 2,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.84, 6,469.44 and 2,008.96 is: 3,011.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.84 : 6,469.44 = 2,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.84/6,469.44 = 2,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.84x = 6,469.44 × 2,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.84x = 12,996,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,996,846.18/4,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.43

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