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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.66, 6,493.48 and 2,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.66, 6,493.48 and 2,247.28 is: 3,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.66 : 6,493.48 = 2,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.66/6,493.48 = 2,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.66x = 6,493.48 × 2,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.66x = 14,592,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592,645.88/4,326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.73

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