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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.06, 6,490.02 and 2,245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.06, 6,490.02 and 2,245.90 is: 3,368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.06 : 6,490.02 = 2,245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.06/6,490.02 = 2,245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.06x = 6,490.02 × 2,245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.06x = 14,575,935.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575,935.92/4,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.55

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