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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.76, 6,493.70 and 2,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.76, 6,493.70 and 2,247.40 is: 3,372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.76 : 6,493.70 = 2,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.76/6,493.70 = 2,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.76x = 6,493.70 × 2,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.76x = 14,593,941.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593,941.38/4,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.95

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