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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.62, 6,487.87 and 2,244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.62, 6,487.87 and 2,244.54 is: 3,365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.62 : 6,487.87 = 2,244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.62/6,487.87 = 2,244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.62x = 6,487.87 × 2,244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.62x = 14,562,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,562,283.73/4,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.75

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