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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.84, 6,478.81 and 2,237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.84, 6,478.81 and 2,237.45 is: 3,357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.84 : 6,478.81 = 2,237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.84/6,478.81 = 2,237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.84x = 6,478.81 × 2,237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.84x = 14,496,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496,018.44/4,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.24

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