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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.91, 6,477.39 and 2,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.91, 6,477.39 and 2,236.54 is: 3,356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.91 : 6,477.39 = 2,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.91/6,477.39 = 2,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.91x = 6,477.39 × 2,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.91x = 14,486,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,486,925.85/4,315.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.63

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