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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.23, 6,499.44 and 2,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.23, 6,499.44 and 2,146.44 is: 3,217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.23 : 6,499.44 = 2,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.23/6,499.44 = 2,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.23x = 6,499.44 × 2,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.23x = 13,950,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,950,657.99/4,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.23

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