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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.87, 6,672.98 and 2,256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.87, 6,672.98 and 2,256.17 is: 3,386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.87 : 6,672.98 = 2,256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.87/6,672.98 = 2,256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.87x = 6,672.98 × 2,256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.87x = 15,055,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,343.92/4,445.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.37

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