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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.85, 6,492.32 and 2,245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.85, 6,492.32 and 2,245.74 is: 3,369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.85 : 6,492.32 = 2,245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.85/6,492.32 = 2,245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.85x = 6,492.32 × 2,245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.85x = 14,580,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,580,062.72/4,326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.67

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