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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.68, 6,489.44 and 2,245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.68, 6,489.44 and 2,245.58 is: 3,367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.68 : 6,489.44 = 2,245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.68/6,489.44 = 2,245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.68x = 6,489.44 × 2,245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.68x = 14,572,556.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572,556.68/4,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.29

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