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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.80, 6,491.88 and 2,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.80, 6,491.88 and 2,244.84 is: 3,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.80 : 6,491.88 = 2,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.80/6,491.88 = 2,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.80x = 6,491.88 × 2,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.80x = 14,573,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,573,231.90/4,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.35

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