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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.60, 6,478.46 and 2,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.60, 6,478.46 and 2,237.22 is: 3,356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.60 : 6,478.46 = 2,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.60/6,478.46 = 2,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.60x = 6,478.46 × 2,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.60x = 14,493,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493,729.10/4,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.89

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