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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.35, 6,492.73 and 2,248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.35, 6,492.73 and 2,248.66 is: 3,373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.35 : 6,492.73 = 2,248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.35/6,492.73 = 2,248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.35x = 6,492.73 × 2,248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.35x = 14,599,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599,955.28/4,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.88

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