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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.31, 6,470.94 and 2,236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.31, 6,470.94 and 2,236.92 is: 3,353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.31 : 6,470.94 = 2,236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.31/6,470.94 = 2,236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.31x = 6,470.94 × 2,236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.31x = 14,474,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474,975.10/4,316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.55

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