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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.15, 6,460.30 and 2,233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.15, 6,460.30 and 2,233.29 is: 3,342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.15 : 6,460.30 = 2,233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.15/6,460.30 = 2,233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.15x = 6,460.30 × 2,233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.15x = 14,427,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427,750.40/4,316.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.73

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