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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.30, 6,491.90 and 2,247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.30, 6,491.90 and 2,247.23 is: 3,369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.30 : 6,491.90 = 2,247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.30/6,491.90 = 2,247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.30x = 6,491.90 × 2,247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.30x = 14,588,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,748.74/4,329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.77

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