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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,321.28, 6,483.24 and 2,242.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,321.28, 6,483.24 and 2,242.77 is: 3,364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,321.28 : 6,483.24 = 2,242.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,321.28/6,483.24 = 2,242.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,321.28x = 6,483.24 × 2,242.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,321.28x = 14,540,428.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,540,428.33/4,321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.84

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