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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.03, 6,488.23 and 2,241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.03, 6,488.23 and 2,241.86 is: 3,361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.03 : 6,488.23 = 2,241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.03/6,488.23 = 2,241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.03x = 6,488.23 × 2,241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.03x = 14,545,727.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,545,727.03/4,327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.59

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