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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.85, 6,490.82 and 2,244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.85, 6,490.82 and 2,244.74 is: 3,368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.85 : 6,490.82 = 2,244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.85/6,490.82 = 2,244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.85x = 6,490.82 × 2,244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.85x = 14,570,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570,225.13/4,325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.18

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