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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.47, 6,479.66 and 2,246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.47, 6,479.66 and 2,246.83 is: 3,365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.47 : 6,479.66 = 2,246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.47/6,479.66 = 2,246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.47x = 6,479.66 × 2,246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.47x = 14,558,683.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,683.90/4,325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.81

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