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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,324.28, 6,486.96 and 2,245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,324.28, 6,486.96 and 2,245.28 is: 3,368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,324.28 : 6,486.96 = 2,245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,324.28/6,486.96 = 2,245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,324.28x = 6,486.96 × 2,245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,324.28x = 14,565,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,565,041.55/4,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.20

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